Part-Time Dental Assistant — X-Ray Certified

Dental Care Alliance; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Konikoff Dental Associates Harbour View in Suffolk, VA is seeking an experienced part-time Dental Assistant to support a busy clinical team. You will assist the dentist during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, take dental X-rays, and help maintain accurate patient records.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of hands-on dental assisting experience, active X-ray certification, and strong chairside and infection-control skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on dental assisting experience.
• Active X-ray certification required.
• Strong chairside assisting and clinical skills.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Dependable, organized, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments and equipment are ready for patient care.
• Take dental X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection control protocols.
• Provide chairside assistance and help patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Work closely with the dentist and clinical team to keep the daily schedule running smoothly.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Konikoff Dental Associates Harbour View in Suffolk, VA is seeking an experienced part-time Dental Assistant to support a busy clinical team. You will assist the dentist during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, take dental X-rays, and help maintain accurate patient records.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of hands-on dental assisting experience, active X-ray certification, and strong chairside and infection-control skills.