Guardian Dentistry Partners·Arlington, Virginia
Assist dentists during various dental procedures by preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and anticipating the dentist's needs. Handle patient intake, scheduling, X-ray processing, and provide post-operative care instructions.
1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred X-ray Certified in VA Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients Compensation & Benefits: SIGN ON BONUS $2500 Guaranteed Hourly Rate $ 25-27 Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays 401k Program: with matching contributions
(offered at 30 hours or more) Competitive health, dental, and vision plan Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Flexible Schedules FLSA Status: Non-Exempt We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.
Preferably 1-2 years of dental assisting experience and X-ray certification in Virginia. Candidates must demonstrate strong professionalism, communication skills, and a self-motivated work ethic.
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.
