Dental Hygiene Assistant: Growth, Full-Time, Modern Tools

Dental Care Alliance; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule 7am–4pm

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Dental One Associates in Springfield, Virginia, is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to support the dental team in patient care and treatment. The role emphasizes preventive oral health and patient comfort within a collaborative office environment.

The position requires prior dental assisting experience, radiology certification, and offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k), and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree or certification in Dental Assisting is preferred but not required.
• Radiology certification is required.
• CPR certification preferred or obtained upon hiring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient comfort and care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms with proper sterilization.
• Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment.
• Update patient health history and chart treatment progress.
• Expose and develop radiographs (if certified).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate with staff on inventory and sterilization of instruments.
• Support scheduling and recall systems for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care focus

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting certificate/education

Job description

Dental One Associates in Springfield, Virginia, is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to support the dental team in patient care and treatment. The role emphasizes preventive oral health and patient comfort within a collaborative office environment.

The position requires prior dental assisting experience, radiology certification, and offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k), and