Dental Assistant: Growth, Benefits, Team

The Smilist; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (health, dental, and视

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Smilist in Arlington, VA is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You will prepare patients, assist doctors, maintain sterile operatory conditions, and help deliver high-quality care.

We offer competitive pay ($22–$25/hour), a benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Full-time schedule with one Saturday per month. Become part of a practice dedicated to improving smiles and patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Patient communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Smilist in Arlington, VA is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You will prepare patients, assist doctors, maintain sterile operatory conditions, and help deliver high-quality care.

We offer competitive pay ($22–$25/hour), a benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Full-time schedule with one Saturday per month. Become part of a practice dedicated to improving smiles and patient well-being.