Dental Hygiene Assistant (opens in new window)

Dental One Associates; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Professional growth & continuing ed.

Team oriented environment

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Dental One Associates in Springfield, VA is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to support the dental hygiene team and office operations. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist hygienists during procedures, and help with radiographs and patient education.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, sterilization, and accurate charting in a team‑based environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and a radiology certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate or certification in Dental Assisting preferred but not required
• Radiology certification is required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization
• Assist Dentists during patient treatment progress
• Update patient health history and chart treatment progress
• Expose and develop radiographs
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
• Coordinate 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 HIPAA & OSHA

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Education

Radiology certification - required

Associate or certification in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental radiography equipment handling

Job description

# Dental Hygiene AssistantSpringfield, VAApplyShare on:Facebook |Twitter |LinkedIn## Overview**Dental One Associates** is looking for a **Dental Hygienist Assistant** in **Springfield, 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* Full time: Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm* 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* 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* 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.