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Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Dental Practice

Dental Assistant

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$46,189 / year median in Virginia

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Do you want to be a part of something incredibly special?! Do you want to take part in creating an amazing culture where our entire team loves coming to the office each day and being a part of the unique patient experience, we will provide to our families, friends, and neighbors here in Alexandria? Have you ever wanted to enjoy coming to work because you enjoy seeing and being around the people who work hard with you to create and maintain that amazing culture? If you answered with an enthusiastic YES to those questions, then you are exactly what we want as one of the faces of our brand new dental office and pillar of strength inside our team! Our beautiful and new state of the art Pediatric and Orthodontic dental office is open in Alexandria and we are looking for an energetic and highly-motivated dental assistant who is passionate about helping people solve problems and improve their lives to join our team. The beautiful new office looks, feels, smells and sounds amazing as well as includes amenities, comforts, and the best new technology for our team and our patients to help you feel inspired as you go all in, 100% dedicated to the special vision we have for this place as we embark on this extraordinary journey together! Fun perks of being a team member: Gym located in building for team member. Paid for Holidays (i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc…). 529 plan, 401k with match, health insurance, employee discount for treatment. As a member of our team, there will be great training and opportunities for continuing education. We will constantly strive to improve ourselves and our patient experience together as a team. Consistent and thoughtful communication between all team members will be vital to our success to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding their job description and responsibilities. Open door policy. New, creative, and out of the box ideas are always welcome, and encouraged to help grow our vision and improve patient care. Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year dental assisting experience or have completed a dental assistant training program. Should be x-ray certified and maintain CPR certification. The ideal candidate will be willing to help in any area of the practice when necessary and willing to learn new procedures and new, innovative ways of doing things. Prior knowledge of Open Dental is a plus, but not required. If you want to feel challenged and inspired at work, want more variety in your job and want to be a member of an amazing team; please send a resume with a cover letter telling us how you can be an asset to our practice, our patients and our team. This is an exciting time and we are looking for someone who truly wants to be part of something special! Please send cover letter and resume.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Alexandria, VA 22315 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings