Dental Assistant: Empathy-Driven Patient Care — $23+/hr

Vienna Smiles; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Mt Vernon Center for Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures, prep rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage patient records. You will take and process X-rays, greet patients, and assist with scheduling and postoperative instructions.

Ideal candidates show empathy, strong communication, and professionalism. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, 401k with match, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and a self-motivated work ethic.
• 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 X-rays of patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and provide post-operative care instructions.

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray exposure

Communication skills

Patient care

Job description

Mt Vernon Center for Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures, prep rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage patient records. You will take and process X-rays, greet patients, and assist with scheduling and postoperative instructions.

Ideal candidates show empathy, strong communication, and professionalism. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, 401k with match, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.