Dental Assistant – Full-Time, X-Ray Certified, CE Support

Dental Care Alliance; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

CE opportunities

Modern dental tech

Job summary

Northern Virginia Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Annandale, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a team-focused clinical group. You will support the office and dental staff with treatment, patient education, and efficient operation of the practice.

The role requires prior dental assisting experience and offers competitive pay, full-time hours (Mon–Fri), and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program.
• X-Ray certification required.
• Nitrous oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clinical support: prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient care: welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & diagnostics: take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & safety: ensure infection control, protect patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain patient records and scheduling/documentation, including intake when needed.
• Assist in emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies.

Skills

X-Ray certification

Nitrous oxide certification

CPR certification

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northern Virginia Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Annandale, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a team-focused clinical group. You will support the office and dental staff with treatment, patient education, and efficient operation of the practice.

The role requires prior dental assisting experience and offers competitive pay, full-time hours (Mon–Fri), and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k).