Weekday Dental Assistant for Seniors — No Nights/Weekends

Spa Creek; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Spa Creek is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our care-focused team serving residents in senior living communities. This role supports dentists during procedures, prepares rooms and instruments, and helps ensure patient comfort from start to finish.

The position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties, and competitive compensation aligned with or above typical dental office roles.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Current Dental Assistant certification or registration if required by the state.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with elderly patients and their families.
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during patient treatment and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.
• Maintain proper infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Assist with charting and documentation as needed.
• Provide compassionate and professional patient care.

Skills

Dental Assisting experience

Communication skills

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Job description

Spa Creek is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our care-focused team serving residents in senior living communities. This role supports dentists during procedures, prepares rooms and instruments, and helps ensure patient comfort from start to finish.

The position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties, and competitive compensation aligned with or above typical dental office roles.