Dental Hygiene Assistant — Patient Care & Growth

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 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.