Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — Saturday Options & Growth

DOCS Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health in Washington, DC area seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to support a state-of-the-art practice focused on patient-first care. You will prepare patients, assist chairside, manage medical histories, and operate dental software and equipment.

This role requires certifications (DAANCE, Nitrous, X-Ray, CPR/BLS) and a commitment to infection control. The schedule includes 1-2 Saturdays per month from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with background check and E-Verify.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of oral surgery experience.
• X-Ray Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Nitrous Certification required.
• DAANCE Certification required.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Drivers License prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and obtain vital signs.
• Review and document medical histories.
• Provide chairside support and patient communication.
• Operate dental software and clinical equipment.
• Set up and break down procedures, including biohazard disposal.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control compliance.
• Complete required clinical and clerical documentation.

Skills

Patient communication

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Medical history review

Education

Dental Assistant certification

X-Ray Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

DAANCE Certification

Nitrous Certification

Tools

Dental software

Sterilization equipment

Job description

DOCS Health in Washington, DC area seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to support a state-of-the-art practice focused on patient-first care. You will prepare patients, assist chairside, manage medical histories, and operate dental software and equipment.

This role requires certifications (DAANCE, Nitrous, X-Ray, CPR/BLS) and a commitment to infection control. The schedule includes 1-2 Saturdays per month from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with background check and E-Verify.