Dental Assistant

Stardentalpartners; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant in Virginia. This position involves assisting dentists, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining clinical records. The role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and supports work/life balance, ideal for dedicated candidates passionate about patient care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Active Virginia dental assistant license required.
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort.
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Assistant training/school certification

Tools

Digital software

Job description

Overview

Big Smile Dental is adding to the team and now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in Fredericksburg, Virginia!

As a Full Time Dental Assistant, come join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals.

Full Time Dental Assistant Schedule

Monday through Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Full Time Time Benefits

• Competitive Compensation dependent upon experience
• Monthly Employee Incentive Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional Advantages

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside
• Welcomes patients
• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Instrument sterilization according to regulations
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories

Qualifications

• Active Virginia dental assistant license required
• Dental Assistant training/school certification
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowlege of scanning, basic assisting duties, intra-oral camera and good communicator

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.