Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Private Practice

Location: In-person (Stafford, VA 232554 & 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 specialty 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 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. Applicants are required to have a current CPR and x-ray certification.
• 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).

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 sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person