Chairside Dental & Hygiene Assistant Growth & Team

Tend; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

CE opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tend in Arlington, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support to dentists and hygienists, preparing rooms, maintaining sterilization, and ensuring patient comfort.

You will work in a fast-paced studio, collaborate with a supportive team, and grow clinical skills through training and mentorship. Full-time or part-time options, with Saturdays; competitive benefits and a culture focused on growth.

Qualifications

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment.
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3 days per week including Saturdays).

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and/or hygienists across a variety of procedures.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit.
• Anticipate provider and team needs to maintain efficient studio flow.
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver a seamless, high-quality patient experience.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in compliance with OSHA and CDC standards.
• Manage sterilization workflows and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.
• Take dental radiographs and support accurate, complete patient records (as permitted by role and experience).
• Provide chairside support across a full range of general and specialty procedures.
• Partner closely with dentists to support clinical excellence and productivity.
• Contribute to studio performance goals through efficiency, preparedness, and teamwork.
• Support hygienists within our Team Hygiene model, helping deliver efficient, high-quality care.
• Prepare and reset rooms between hygiene visits to maintain schedule flow.
• Assist chairside during hygiene appointments and build clinical confidence.
• Participate in training and development to continue growing clinical skills.

Skills

Chairside support

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Tend in Arlington, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support to dentists and hygienists, preparing rooms, maintaining sterilization, and ensuring patient comfort.

You will work in a fast-paced studio, collaborate with a supportive team, and grow clinical skills through training and mentorship. Full-time or part-time options, with Saturdays; competitive benefits and a culture focused on growth.