Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Konikoff Dental Associates Harbour View in Suffolk, VA is seeking an experienced part-time Dental Assistant to support a busy clinical team. You will assist the dentist during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, take dental X-rays, and help maintain accurate patient records.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of hands-on dental assisting experience, active X-ray certification, and strong chairside and infection-control skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on dental assisting experience.
• Active X-ray certification required.
• Strong chairside assisting and clinical skills.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Dependable, organized, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments and equipment are ready for patient care.
• Take dental X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection control protocols.
• Provide chairside assistance and help patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Work closely with the dentist and clinical team to keep the daily schedule running smoothly.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Part-Time Dental Assistant – Konikoff Dental Associates Harbour View

Konikoff Dental Associates Harbour View is looking for a n experienced and dependable Dental Assistant to join our team in Suffolk, VA!

Are you a skilled Dental Assistant who enjoys working with patients and supporting a busy clinical team? We’re looking for someone who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, keeping the clinical area organized, and helping create a positive experience for every patient.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments and equipment are ready for patient care.

• Take dental X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.

• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection control protocols.

• Provide chairside assistance and help patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.

• Work closely with the dentist and clinical team to keep the daily schedule running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 1 year of hands‑on dental assisting experience required.

• Active X-ray certification required.

• Strong chairside assisting and clinical skills.

• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.

• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

• Dependable, organized, and a team player.

Schedule: Part-Time

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM each day

Location:

Konikoff Dental Associates Harbour View
5849 Harbour View Blvd, Suite 100
Suffolk, VA 23435

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a part-time opportunity with a supportive dental team, we'd love to hear from you!