Compassionate Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

Brsl-Dentistry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

BRSL Dentistry Ridgefield is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support the Dentist during a variety of procedures, prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, take and process X-rays, and help with patient scheduling and hygiene guidance.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of dental assisting experience, superb professionalism, strong communication, and a detail‑oriented, team‑driven attitude.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Dental Assisting experience.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in the profession and provide the best care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Dental X-ray

Job description

BRSL Dentistry Ridgefield is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support the Dentist during a variety of procedures, prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, take and process X-rays, and help with patient scheduling and hygiene guidance.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of dental assisting experience, superb professionalism, strong communication, and a detail‑oriented, team‑driven attitude.