Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team Monday through Thursday. We value quality of life for our team, and we do not work evenings or weekends...hooray! As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality dental care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during procedures, taking patient radiographs, maintaining medical documentation, and ensuring a clean and sterile environment.

Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Take digital patient radiographs
- Prepare treatment rooms for procedures
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist and hygienist
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
- Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology
- Familiarity with medical documentation and recordkeeping
- Strong understanding of anatomy and oral health
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Ability to assist with patient assessment

Preferred Skills:
- Experience with digital radiography systems

We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. We are flexible! This is a part time to full-time position with opportunities for career growth within our dental practice. If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, VA 22207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington, VA 22207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person