Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Private Practice

Location: In-person (Stafford, VA 22554 & Fredericksburg, VA 22408) Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Are you a Dental Assistant who loves patient care but is tired of the "corporate dental" grind? At our private practice, we believe you should be appreciated for your hard work. We offer a fun, professional, and drama-free environment where your initiative is actually rewarded. We aren’t just looking for an employee; we’re looking for the next key member of our amazing team!

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our specialized practice. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in dental assisting, with expertise in chairside support, infection control, and specialized patient care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a close-knit, high-quality clinical team focused on delivering excellent clinical treatments while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Chairside Assistance: Provide top-tier chairside assistance during specialized dental and surgical procedures, ensuring a smooth clinical workflow and optimal patient safety.
• Clinical Preparation: Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments, materials, and sterilization equipment following strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Advanced Imaging: Capture high-quality digital X-rays and 3D CBCT scans.
• Records Management: Manage patient records efficiently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems, ensuring absolute accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Patient Education: Provide compassionate pre- and post-operative instructions to patients, addressing their questions and ensuring a clear understanding of their care.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment adhering strictly to infection control standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Team Support: Support cross-functional administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, updating medical documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on clinical dental assisting experience (Required).
• Software Proficiency: Experience with dental practice management software such as Carestream Sensei, Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar platforms.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of dental terminology, clinical anatomy, infection control practices, and sterilization protocols.
• Diagnostics: Proficiency with digital radiography and 3D imaging scanners for comprehensive diagnostics.
• Mindset: A positive, "can-do" attitude with a strong desire to learn the highly rewarding specialty side of dentistry.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to comfort, reassure, and educate patients.
• Flexibility: Ability to travel between our Stafford and Fredericksburg office locations on opposite days (Required).
• Certifications: Applicants are required to have current CPR and X-Ray certifications.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person