Dental Assistant — Patient Care, X‑Rays & Flexible Schedules

Guardian Dentistry; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Cohen & Cohen Dental Group in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support our dentists while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is empathetic, patient, quick-thinking, and eager to help others.

The role includes preparing rooms, sterilizing equipment, taking and processing X-rays, assisting during procedures, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Willingness to learn and help others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.
• Handle general administrative duties to maintain the practice.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Job description

Cohen & Cohen Dental Group in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support our dentists while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is empathetic, patient, quick-thinking, and eager to help others.

The role includes preparing rooms, sterilizing equipment, taking and processing X-rays, assisting during procedures, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records. Competitive benefits are provided.