Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Green Dental of Alexandria Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $26.28 - $31.66 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Chairside assisting Teamwork Dental sterilization procedures Patience Patient interaction Full Job Description Dental Assistant — Green Dental of Alexandria Alexandria, VA | Full-Time | $20-30/hr based on experience We are a health-based, multi-specialty dental practice focused on whole-body wellness and helping people get the dental care they want and need. We are not a corporate office, and we do not treat team members like replaceable parts. If you genuinely care about patients, want to grow professionally, and appreciate being part of a team that invests in education and personal growth, keep reading. What We Do Differently At Green Dental of Alexandria, we believe dentistry is connected to overall health. Our practice focuses on prevention, airway, wellness-based care, patient education, and high-quality clinical dentistry in a supportive environment. We invest heavily in continuing education and are building something meaningful as we continue to grow and expand. We are looking for someone who wants more than "just a job." We want someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys learning, and wants to be part of a practice that is evolving and moving forward. What You'll Do Assist chairside in a fast-paced multi-specialty environment Help create a calm, positive, and organized patient experience Prepare treatment rooms and maintain clinical flow throughout the day Take digital x-rays, scans, photos, and assist with advanced procedures Support sterilization and infection control protocols with consistency Communicate clearly with doctors, hygienists, and team members Help patients feel educated, cared for, and comfortable Stay engaged in training, systems, and ongoing learning You'll Thrive Here If You are proactive and notice what needs to be done without waiting to be told You enjoy learning and are excited by growth, education, and new technology You care deeply about patient experience and take pride in details You stay calm under pressure and adapt well in a growing environment You value teamwork, communication, and professionalism This Is NOT For You If You prefer doing the bare minimum or need constant direction You resist feedback, change, or learning new systems You are looking for a "clock in, clock out" environment with little accountability You struggle with organization, urgency, or supporting a team atmosphere

The Details Position:

Full-Time Dental Assistant Location:

Alexandria, VA Pay:

$20-30/hour depending on experience and skillset

Experience Required:

Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience

Practice Type:

Health-based, wellness-focused, multi-specialty dental practice Continuing education and growth opportunities available

Screener Questions Pay:

$26.28 - $31.66 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Application Question(s): What interests you about working in a health-based or wellness-focused dental practice compared to a traditional office? What does great patient care look like to you? 1. Tell us about a time you solved a problem without being told what to do.

Work Location:

In person