Dental Hygiene Assistant (opens in new window)

Dentalcareofalexandria; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental services

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Dental Care of Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant. This full-time role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting dental hygienists, and updating patient records. Candidates should have prior dental assisting experience, a high school diploma, and required certifications. The position offers competitive pay of $22-$30 per hour, along with health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), and support for professional growth in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must have prior dental assisting experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness.
• Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment.
• Update patient health history and chart treatment.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate with clinical staff for inventory management.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Patient care commitment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification in Dental Assisting

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

# Dental Hygiene AssistantAlexandria, VAApplyShare on:Facebook |Twitter |LinkedIn## Overview**Dental Care of Alexandria** is looking for a **Dental Hygienist Assistant** in Alexandria, Virginia, to join our clinical team. We are committed in providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating team-based environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.**Position Overview:**As a **Dental Hygiene Assistant,** you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygiene Assistant! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.**What we offer:*** Competitive Pay range: **min$22-max$30 per hour*** Full time: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM* Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family coverage)* Life insurance and disability benefits* 401(k)* Support for professional growth and continuing education* Team-oriented work environment with access to modern dental technology**How to Apply:** We are excited to meet you! Apply today with your resume using the link below.*Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!*## Responsibilities* Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization* Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress* Update patient health history and chart treatment progress* Expose and develop radiographs (if certified)* Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care* Cordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments* Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems* Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA## Qualifications* High school diploma or GED (Required)* Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (Preferred)* Radiology certification - (Required)* CPR certification (Preferred but can be obtained upon hiring)* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort**Legal Disclaimer:** *We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*### Additional benefits* Medical insurance* Dental services* Life insurance* Vision insurance* Long term disability* Section 125 - Flexible Spending Account* 401K* EAP program* DCA voluntary supplemental insurance products* Student loan consolidation* Paid time offPlease complete the form below and upload your resume to apply for this opportunity.