Dental Hygiene Assistant

Virginia Dental Center; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

EAP program

Paid time off

Job summary

Virginia Dental Center in Arlington, VA seeks a Dental Hygienist Assistant to join our clinical team. The role focuses on preparing treatment rooms, assisting hygienists, updating health histories, and educating patients on oral care.

Responsibilities include radiographs (if certified), inventory and sterilization management, and supporting scheduling and recall processes to ensure smooth patient flow. A strong emphasis is placed on patient comfort and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assisting certification or an associate degree preferred.
• Radiology certification required.
• CPR certification preferred but can be obtained on hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms and ensure cleanliness and 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.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of instruments.
• Support scheduling and recall systems for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Certification/Associate degree

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

# Dental Hygiene AssistantArlington, VAApplyShare on:Facebook |Twitter |LinkedIn## Overview**Virginia Dental Center** is looking for a **Dental Hygienist Assistant** in **Arlington, 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.**What we offer:*** Competitive Pay range: **min$22-max$25 per hour*** Full time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday* 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## 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 but not required)* 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.