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Elevated Dental Care of Fredericksburg and Salem Fields Family Dental
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
Job Description
Full Time Dental Assistant Needed - Join Our Privately Owned Dental Practice in Fredericksburg, VA! Enjoy Competitive Pay, a Positive Work Environment, and Performance Bonuses! About Us Elevated Dental Care and Salem Fields Family Dental are privately owned, patient-first practices known for friendly, high-quality care and a supportive, growth-minded team. We invest in training, reward great work, and treat each other like family. What You'll Do- Provide chairside assistance for restorative, crown/bridge, extractions, and hygiene visits Take digital radiographs; assist with impressions, temporaries, scans, and lab cases Maintain operatory flow: room setup/turnover, sterilization, and instrument processing Document/chart accurately; support treatment planning and case presentation Educate patients on post-op instructions and preventive care Help with inventory, ordering, and daily readiness of the clinic What We're Looking For VA Dental Assistant experience preferred; new grads welcome—we will train X-ray certification (or ability to obtain promptly) and current CPR/BLS Strong chairside, communication, and customer service skills Reliable, positive, team-oriented; shows integrity and initiative Familiarity with dental software (Dentrix/Eaglesoft/Open Dental) a plus Bilingual a plus (not required) Why You'll Love Working Here Privately owned by locals—no corporate quotas Clear paths to grow skills and increase income Friendly, respectful team that feels like family Supportive training and continuing education Benefits Up to $25/hour + bonuses and incentives Health & vision insurance Voluntary benefits via AFLAC (life insurance, accidents, short-term disability, etc.) 401(k) Paid time off
Schedule Mon-Thu:
8:00 am-5:00 pm (lunch 12-1 pm)Fri:
8:00 am-1:00 pmOne Saturday/month:
8:00 am-1:00 pm How to Apply Submit your resume and a brief note on why you'd be a great fit. We're scheduling interviews now. Elevated Dental Care of Fredericksburg is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dependent health insurance coverage Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Briefly describe a time you handled a patient who was unhappy with the treatment. How did you handle the situation? Can you describe your recent chairside experience with restorative and crown/bridge procedures?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings