Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate $28-$30

Paid vacation and paid holidays

401k with matching contributions

Benefits for 30 hours or more

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Cohen & Cohen Dental Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Dental Assistant who brings empathy, patience, and a team-oriented mindset to support our dentist during procedures.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, strong communication skills, and a professional, patient-focused approach. We offer guaranteed hourly rates, paid vacation/holidays, a 401k with matching, and comprehensive benefits for 30+ hours.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and self-motivation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments.
• Taking and processing X-rays; performing lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments; advising on oral hygiene.
• Maintaining patient records and assisting with payments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Location:

Cohen & Cohen Dental Group

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate $28-$30
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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