Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Team Support

Dentalassociatesnova; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental services

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Dental Associates of Northern Virginia in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their clinical team. The ideal candidate will provide high levels of patient care while assisting professional dental staff. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, assisting in dental procedures, and educating patients on care. Must have dental assisting experience, X-Ray certification, and a commitment to ongoing education. We offer competitive hourly pay and various benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program.
• 1 year on-the-job experience required.
• Required X-Ray certification.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Ensure infection control protocols.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Patient care

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Education

Completion of a certified dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dental Associates of Northern Virginia in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their clinical team. The ideal candidate will provide high levels of patient care while assisting professional dental staff. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, assisting in dental procedures, and educating patients on care. Must have dental assisting experience, X-Ray certification, and a commitment to ongoing education. We offer competitive hourly pay and various benefits including medical and dental insurance.