Dental Assistant

Dental One As; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) plan

Support for continuing education and professional development

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Continuing education

Modern dental technology

Job summary

A dental care provider in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team by providing exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, educating patients, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have a certified dental assistant qualification and at least two years of experience. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits including insurance and support for continued education.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years on-the-job experience.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental assistants must maintain OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist dentists during procedures.
• Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Ensure infection control protocols and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Compliance & safety: ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake.
• Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.

Skills

X-Ray certification

Patient care

Clinical support

Radiography

Education

Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Nitrous Oxide certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elite Dental Center is looking for a Dental Assistant in Arlington, Virginia to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

Position Overview

As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of the care team, providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. You support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Full time: Monday – Friday 6:50am-4pm
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Modern office with advanced dental technology

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
• Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program
• 2 years on-the-job experience
• X-Ray certification – required
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits

• DCA voluntary supplemental insurance products
• Student loan consolidation
• Paid time off