Dental Assistant - Chairside Pro for Patient Care

Ashland Smile Center; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Team culture focused on growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ashland Smile Center in Ashland, VA is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join a patient-centered team. The role supports the dentist chairside, prepares treatment rooms, and ensures a safe, efficient environment.

Schedule is Monday-Thursday, 8AM-5PM. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and a collaborative culture focused on growth and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or on-the-job training.
• Active dental assistant certification/license as required by state law.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories.
• Take dental radiographs and impressions as directed by the dentist.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts in the practice management system.
• Monitor inventory and inform Clinical Lead or Office Manager of supply needs.
• Follow OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA protocols to ensure patient and team safety.
• Support a team-first culture and uphold Squire Dental’s values in every interaction.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Sterilization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting program or on-the-job training

Active dental assistant certification/license

CPR/BLS certification

Excellent communication and patient care skills

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Ashland Smile Center in Ashland, VA is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join a patient-centered team. The role supports the dentist chairside, prepares treatment rooms, and ensures a safe, efficient environment.

Schedule is Monday-Thursday, 8AM-5PM. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and a collaborative culture focused on growth and quality care.