Dental Assistant - Virginia

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who loves building lasting relationships with patients and wants to be part of a team that truly values people? We're looking for someone who takes pride in providing exceptional care, enjoys learning new technology, and wants to grow with our practice. If you're passionate about making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you! About Us:

We are a growing, privately owned family dental practice where patients and team members are treated like family. Our mission is to provide exceptional dental care with compassion, build lasting relationships, and create a welcoming environment where both our patients and our team can thrive.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a warm, community-centered atmosphere while actively investing in modern digital dental technology and optimized systems to make our workflows smooth and stress-free for both our patients and our team. You’ll be joining a positive, forward-thinking team that supports one another and puts patients first, always.

What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking an experienced, full-time Dental Assistant who shares our core values and is committed to exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, and thrives in a team-oriented workflow.

If you’re easy to talk to, genuinely enjoy helping people, and can keep things running smoothly with a calm, organized, and positive attitude, you’ll fit right in. Our goal is to make our team members excited to come to work every day, and our patients excited to return.

Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care & Modern Clinical Support

• Provide chairside assistance for restorative, crown and bridge, temporary crown fabrication, implant, surgical procedures, impression procedures.

• Take digital radiographs and perform intraoral scanning.

• Complete accurate clinical charting and assist with patient documentation.

• Educate patients, review post-operative instructions, and ensure patient comfort.

Sterilization & Infection Control

• Sterilize instruments, disinfect and turn over operatories, and follow infection control protocols.

• Maintain organized, well-stocked operatories and manage clinical inventory.

• Maintain OSHA, CDC, and office safety standards.

Team Collaboration & Flow

• Communicate professionally with doctors, hygienists, and administrative team members.

• Help maintain an efficient daily schedule and support smooth patient flow.

• Collaborate with the team to provide exceptional patient care and foster a positive, supportive work environment.

Position Details Schedule:

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 1:00–2:00 PM, plus every other Friday from 7:30 AM–1:00 PM.

• Employment type: Full-Time

Requirements

• Previous clinical dental assisting experience preferred.

• Current Dental X-ray certification (required) and CPR certification.

• Strong communication, organization, and excellent patient care skills.

• Comfortable with digital dentistry and practice management software (Eaglesoft preferred).

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Dental Assisting certification preferred.

Join a team that values kindness, collaboration, and excellence. At Dentistry at Nahor, we believe great dentistry starts with great people. If you're passionate about patient care and want to build a meaningful career in a supportive, modern practice, we'd love to hear from you.