Dental Assistant — Compassionate Care + Excellent Benefits

Guardian Dentistry; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with matching

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Mt Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, VA seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists across a range of procedures. The role emphasizes empathy, patience, and clear communication with patients while maintaining precise records.

Responsibilities include room prep, sterilization, assisting during procedures, taking X-rays, greeting patients, scheduling, and helping with administrative tasks. Benefits include paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years dental assisting experience preferred.
• Empathetic, patient-focused, professional demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments for procedures.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Explain oral hygiene recommendations to patients.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Education

2+ years dental assisting experience

Dental assisting certification (preferred)

Tools

X-ray imaging

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Mt Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, VA seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists across a range of procedures. The role emphasizes empathy, patience, and clear communication with patients while maintaining precise records.

Responsibilities include room prep, sterilization, assisting during procedures, taking X-rays, greeting patients, scheduling, and helping with administrative tasks. Benefits include paid time off and a 401(k) plan.