Dental Assistant: Modern Tech, Mentorship & Meaningful Care

Salt Dental Partners; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support patients before, during, and after appointments. You will assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help maintain a clean, sterile operatory environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork with doctors and staff, accurate charting, and confidential patient care. Active license, CPR/BLS, and 6+ months of experience are required, with CODA education preferred.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state.
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA-accredited program preferred.
• Strong problem solving and confidentiality.
• Comfortable with charting/records/scheduling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with knowledge of dentistry terms.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient-centered working environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Salt Dental Partners in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support patients before, during, and after appointments. You will assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help maintain a clean, sterile operatory environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork with doctors and staff, accurate charting, and confidential patient care. Active license, CPR/BLS, and 6+ months of experience are required, with CODA education preferred.