Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Radiographs & Growth Benefits

PDS Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Continuing Education (CE Units)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Job summary

PDS Health in Falls Church, VA is seeking a dental assistant trainee to learn and perform basic duties under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. You will contribute to a perfect patient experience while addressing patients' needs and concerns.

You will also learn infection control, radiography procedures under guidance, and patient chart documentation, ensuring smooth handoffs to front desk and continued follow-up care.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required.
• Customer services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting duties under a dentist’s supervision.
• Support patient care and ensure a positive patient experience.
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and operatory cleaning procedures.
• Record patient charts and treatment notes in the digital chart.
• Prepare for procedures and hand off patients to front desk.
• Instruct patients on oral health care post-treatment.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and ADA policies.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

PDS Health in Falls Church, VA is seeking a dental assistant trainee to learn and perform basic duties under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. You will contribute to a perfect patient experience while addressing patients' needs and concerns.

You will also learn infection control, radiography procedures under guidance, and patient chart documentation, ensuring smooth handoffs to front desk and continued follow-up care.