Dental Hygiene Assistant

• Overview Dental Care of Alexandria is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Alexandria, Virginia, to join our clinical team.
• We are committed in providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating team-based environment.
• We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.
• Position Overview: As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment.
• We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team.
• Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygiene Assistant!
• We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay range: min$22-max$30 per hour Full time: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family coverage) Life insurance and disability benefits 401(k) Support for professional growth and continuing education Team-oriented work environment with access to modern dental technology

How To Apply

We are excited to meet you! Apply today with your resume using the link below. Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities

Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress Update patient health history and chart treatment progress Expose and develop radiographs (if certified) Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care Cordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED (Required) Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (Preferred) Radiology certification - (Required) CPR certification (Preferred but can be obtained upon hiring) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort Legal Disclaimer:We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.