Dental Assistant | Part Time 3 days/wk

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Dental Assistant to support outpatient dental care in a Richmond, VA clinic. This role emphasizes quality patient care within a community-focused setting serving senior populations.

Position offers 3-4 days per week with 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM hours, no nights or weekends, and compensation of $25-$27 per hour. Join a mission-driven team prioritizing consistency, scheduling predictability, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years dental assistant experience required.
• Active Radiation Certificate.
• Experience treating senior populations preferred.
• Strong organizational and patient communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during exams and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Support patient intake and documentation.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

Active Radiation Certificate

Job description

Dental Assistant - Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond, VA

Schedule: 3-4 Days Per Week (Weekdays)

Compensation: $25-$27 per hour

About The Opportunity

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care services in a structured, outpatient clinic in Richmond, VA.

This role functions as an extension of the clinical team within a coordinated, community-focused setting serving senior populations.

If you're looking for meaningful, mission-driven work in a supportive clinical environment with predictable scheduling, this opportunity could be a great fit.

The Setting

This opportunity operates within a community-based outpatient clinic model.

• Clinic staff are on-site full time
• Organized scheduling and patient flow
• Coordinated, team-based care environment
• Value-based model focused on seniors

We manage equipment, supplies, scheduling, billing, and logistics - allowing the care team to focus entirely on delivering high-quality patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Dentist during exams and procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Support patient intake and documentation
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards
• Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team

What Makes This Different

This is not a high-volume corporate dental environment.

Our dental assistants work within established clinic environments supporting care for seniors as part of a coordinated healthcare team.

We emphasize:

• Quality over volume
• Consistency and predictable scheduling
• Administrative and logistical support
• Long-term clinic partnerships
• Ethical, mission-driven healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• 2+ years Dental Assistant experience required
• Active Radiation Certificate
• Experience treating senior populations preferred
• Strong organizational and patient communication skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Schedule

• 3-4 Days Per Week
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• No nights
• No weekends

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is a family-founded healthcare organization with over 25 years of experience increasing access to care for senior and underserved communities across 20+ states.

Interested in supporting meaningful dental care for seniors? Let’s connect.