Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Cohen & Cohen Dental Group in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support our dentists while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is empathetic, patient, quick-thinking, and eager to help others.

The role includes preparing rooms, sterilizing equipment, taking and processing X-rays, assisting during procedures, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Willingness to learn and help others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.
• Handle general administrative duties to maintain the practice.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Job description

Dental Assistant# Careers## Dental AssistantApply: Washington, DC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103717**Location:**Cohen & Cohen Dental GroupOur 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#sponsorda**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptWe 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.