Dental Assistant
Job Description
Job Summary
Dental Assistant (Full-Time, In-Person)
All dental assistants apply today! We are looking for a motivated and reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, team-focused, and committed to providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during procedures and treatments
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
- Take dental X-rays
- Ensure patient comfort and maintain a clean clinical environment
- Update and maintain patient records
- Follow infection control and safety procedures
- Support clinical team with daily office operations
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience required
- X-ray certified or willing to obtain certification
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a team environment
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures preferred
Position Details:
- Full-Time
- In-Person
- Pay: Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
We are looking for someone dependable, hardworking, and eager to grow with our practice. Apply today to become part of our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- Dental office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Patient comfort • Dental office • Dental assisting • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Hourly pay • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Dental office experience • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • In-person • 1 year • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Safety protocol implementation • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Healthcare facilities housekeeping
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- 19 - 23 USD hourly (38,000 - 46,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in VA: $52k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- August 14, 2026
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