Dental Assistant

Communityfirstdental
  • Sterling, Virginia
  • $23–$25 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

Job Description

Are you a patient-first professional who loves turning great service into booked treatment? Our modern, patient-centered dental practice is seeking a Dental Assistant who blends clinical excellence with standout customer service and closing skills. If you’re focused, organized, and eager to learn fast, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Chairside Excellence: Prepare rooms, assist during procedures, take digital X-rays/impressions, sterilize instruments, and uphold OSHA/CDC standards.
  • Patient Experience & Education: Greet warmly, set expectations, explain procedures, and answer questions with empathy to build trust.
  • Case Acceptance & Closing: Support the dentist and front desk to present next steps, address objections, and encourage patients to start/complete treatment.
  • Treatment & Scheduling Support:Review treatment plans, help coordinate follow-ups, support financial conversations, and guide patients to book.
  • Workflow & Organization: Maintain a spotless, well-stocked operatory; document accurately in the PMS; stay on time and on task.
  • Growth Mindset: Learn fast, take feedback, and cross-train across front and back office as needed.

Qualifications

  • Prior dental assisting experience (formal U.S. training/certification is a plus, not required).
  • We welcome candidates who are dentists trained outside the U.S. or experienced dentists from other countries pursuing a clinical/assisting pathway.
  • Strong customer interaction and sales closing skills with a calm, professional demeanor.
  • Focused, quick learner, organized, punctual—and proud of it.
  • Familiarity with common dental software, digital X-rays, sterilization protocols, and basic charting.

What We Offer

  • A welcoming, growth-oriented practice, we grow when you grow
  • Hands-on mentorship and cross-training (front office, treatment coordination)
  • A culture that values authenticity, efficiency, and patient care
  • Clear pathways to expanded responsibilities based on performance

Schedule & Compensation

  • Job Type: Part-time
  • Expected Hours:20–30 hours/week
  • Pay Rate:$23–$25 per hour + profit sharing
  • Location: In person

If you’re ready to deliver outstanding care, guide patients with confidence, and grow your career, apply today, let’s create exceptional experiences, one smile at a time.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSterling, Virginia
Salary$23–$25 Per Hour

Skills

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)unmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Radiographyunmatched
  • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched

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