Dental Assistant

Salt Dental Partners; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support patients before, during, and after appointments. You will assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help maintain a clean, sterile operatory environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork with doctors and staff, accurate charting, and confidential patient care. Active license, CPR/BLS, and 6+ months of experience are required, with CODA education preferred.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state.
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA-accredited program preferred.
• Strong problem solving and confidentiality.
• Comfortable with charting/records/scheduling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with knowledge of dentistry terms.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient-centered working environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document dental care services by charting patient records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
• CPR or BLS certification
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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