Virginia Family Dentistry·Ashland, Virginia
Provide chairside assistance to dentists and manage patient flow while ensuring proper sterilization and infection control. Handle administrative tasks such as inputting treatment plans, ordering supplies, and coordinating with the front desk.
Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our Atlee team!
Pay range is $17-$25/hour based on experience.
Typical work hours are 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.
Dental assistants support the entire team of doctors, hygienists, clinical and administrative staff while always keeping our patients’ needs first. The assistant must have knowledge of dental procedures, x-ray certification, OSHA regulations and State Board requirements. Must be willing to work in and be part of the larger team and communicate effectively with doctors, employees, and patients.
This job description is not meant to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities.
Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time with or without notice.
Virginia Family Dentistry’s full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including 401(k) profit sharing, dental and orthodontic care, health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid uniforms, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, wellness benefits, continuing education, and more!
For 50 years, Virginia Family Dentistry has proudly served the greater Richmond area community. Although we have grown over the years, our individual offices have their own personality, pace, and style.
Did you know Virginia Family Dentistry is dentist-owned? This means that decisions come directly from the doctors you work with. This structure puts the employees’ voices and patients’ needs first. With multiple locations and specialties, there are many opportunities for growth and career advancement.
This is a non- exempt, hourly position.
Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.
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Market context
In Virginia, dental assistant roles are commonly sought in private practices, group dental offices, and specialty clinics, where dependable clinical support helps keep patient flow on schedule. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates with the right certifications, dental terminology knowledge, hands-on equipment skills, and strong communication in a team setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential fit and highlight time management experience in your application.