Dental Assistant - Virginia

Dentistry at Nahor; Palmyra (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentistry at Nahor in Virginia is seeking an experienced full-time Dental Assistant who thrives in a patient‑centered, team‑driven practice. You’ll provide chairside support, embrace digital dentistry, and help maintain smooth daily workflows with a calm, organized, friendly approach.

Join a privately owned family practice that values compassion, ongoing learning, and modern technology. If you’re dependable, empathetic, and eager to grow with a welcoming team, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical dental assisting experience preferred.
• Current Dental X-ray certification (required) and CPR certification.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; patient-focused.
• Comfortable with digital dentistry and practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance for restorative and implant procedures.
• Take digital radiographs and intraoral scans.
• Maintain accurate clinical charts and patient documentation.
• Educate patients and review post-operative instructions.
• Ensure infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors and staff to optimize patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assisting certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who loves building lasting relationships with patients and wants to be part of a team that truly values people? We're looking for someone who takes pride in providing exceptional care, enjoys learning new technology, and wants to grow with our practice. If you're passionate about making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you!

About Us

We are a growing, privately owned family dental practice where patients and team members are treated like family. Our mission is to provide exceptional dental care with compassion, build lasting relationships, and create a welcoming environment where both our patients and our team can thrive. We pride ourselves on maintaining a warm, community-centered atmosphere while actively investing in modern digital dental technology and optimized systems to make our workflows smooth and stress-free for both our patients and our team. You’ll joining a positive, forward-thinking team that supports one another and puts patients first, always.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced, full-time Dental Assistant who shares our core values and is committed to exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, and thrives in a team-oriented workflow. If you’re easy to talk to, genuinely enjoy helping people, and can keep things running smoothly with a calm, organized, and positive attitude, you’ll fit right in. Our goal is to make our team members excited to come to work every day, and our patients excited to return.

Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care & Modern Clinical Support

• Provide chairside assistance for restorative, crown and bridge, temporary crown fabrication, implant, surgical procedures, impression procedures.
• Take digital radiographs and perform intraoral scanning.
• Complete accurate clinical charting and assist with patient documentation.
• Educate patients, review post‑operative instructions, and ensure patient comfort.

Sterilization & Infection Control

• Sterilize instruments, disinfect and turn over operatories, and follow infection control protocols.
• Maintain organized, well‑stocked operatories and manage clinical inventory.
• Maintain OSHA, CDC, and office safety standards.

Team Collaboration & Flow

• Communicate professionally with doctors, hygienists, and administrative team members.
• Help maintain an efficient daily schedule and support smooth patient flow.
• Collaborate with the team to provide exceptional patient care and foster a positive, supportive work environment.

Position Details

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30AM–5:00PM, with a lunch break from 1:00–2:00PM, plus every other Friday from 7:30AM–1:00PM. Employment type: Full‑Time.

Requirements

• Previous clinical dental assisting experience preferred.
• Current Dental X‑ray certification (required) and CPR certification.
• Strong communication, organization, and excellent patient care skills.
• Comfortable with digital dentistry and practice management software (Eaglesoft preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Dental Assisting certification preferred.

Join a team that values kindness, collaboration, and excellence. At Dentistry at Nahor, we believe great dentistry starts with great people. If you're passionate about patient care and want to build a meaningful career in a supportive, modern practice, we'd love to hear from you.