Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental One As; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygiene Assistant to join their compassionate team in Springfield, VA. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where you can thrive while providing essential dental care. Ideal candidates will have experience in dental assisting or be recent graduates with an X-ray certification. You'll be responsible for patient interactions, maintaining treatment rooms, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Join a forward-thinking practice that values collaboration, diversity, and innovation in dental health, and take the next step in your career with a team that truly cares for its patients.

Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Student Loan Consolidation

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in dental assisting, but recent graduates considered.
• X-ray license for Virginia is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient documentation and reviews medical history.
• Cleans and sterilizes treatment rooms, upholding office policy.
• Takes clinically appropriate x-rays and assists in patient treatment.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Multi-tasking

Calm Demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Program

X-ray Certification for Virginia

Job description

Dental Assistants! Dental One Associates is looking for an awesome team member to join practice! The position is full-time with a competitive salary plus benefits! The ideal Dental Hygiene Assistant is preferred to have dental assisting experience but will consider a recent graduate from a formal dental assisting program with their X-ray license for the state of VA. If you meet the above criteria, have a calm, reassuring and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced atmosphere, we’d love for you to apply.

Hours: Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm

Responsibilities

The following dental hygiene assisting duties are noted; however, other duties may be assigned:

• Distributes and collects completed documentation from patient including medical history.
• Sets up and breaks down treatment rooms, cleans & sterilizes treatment room.
• Upholds office policy including HIPAA & OSHA.
• Greets and escorts patients into operatories and escorts them out.
• Performs assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning & maintenance duties.
• Reviews medical history and inputs into CPS. Asks initial consult questions from patient, records information and takes intra-oral pictures for doctor. Fills out exam notes as dictated by doctor.
• Ability to take clinically appropriate x-rays.
• Obtain and review needed consent for patient treatment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Completion of Dental Assisting Program preferred.
• X-ray Certification for the state of Virginia, required.

At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won’t unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry. Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.

Benefits

• DCA voluntary supplemental insurance products.
• Student loan consolidation.
• Paid time off.

Interested in working at DCA?

If you’re looking for an environment that provides career growth and mobility, you are in the right place.

Working at Dental One Associates of Virginia in Springfield, VA

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