RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Dental Assistant
Location: Norfolk, VA 23510 | Full-Time

Konikoff Family Dentistry - Brambleton is looking for a driven, experienced Dental Assistant to join our Brambleton team. You'll work alongside skilled providers across a full range of services in a fast paced, patient focused environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported. If you're professional, great with patients, and bring a self-managing work ethic to everything you do, we'd love to meet you.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide expert chairside assistance to our dentists across a full range of procedures

Assist across our complete scope of services: preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, pediatric dentistry, implant dentistry, implant restorations, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontal disease treatment, clear aligner treatment, mouth guards, and emergency dentistry

Take and process digital X-rays and intraoral images in compliance with Virginia state regulations

Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment following strict infection control protocols

Set up operatories and ensure all instruments, materials, and equipment are fully prepared before every appointment

Ensure patient comfort and provide calm, compassionate support throughout every phase of treatment

Take dental impressions and assist with lab tasks as directed

Provide post-treatment instructions and patient education on oral hygiene and home care

Track dental supply inventory and process orders as needed

Prepare, enter, and track lab cases from submission through delivery

Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in Dentrix in full compliance with HIPAA

Administrative Support (as needed)

Welcome patients and assist with check-in and check-out

Schedule and confirm appointments using Dentrix

Answer phones and assist with patient inquiries professionally and warmly

Support billing and additional office tasks as directed

What Makes You a Great Fit

Virginia Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification required

Minimum 2 years of experience as an RDA required

Dentrix proficiency required

Current CPR certification required

Completion of an approved Virginia radiation safety and radiography course required per state regulations

Strong attention to detail in clinical work, documentation, and operatory preparation

Calm, patient-centered presence that puts patients at ease

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients of all ages and backgrounds

Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-provider environment

Self-managing work ethic

Positive, collaborative team player who contributes to a warm and professional practice culture

What We Offer

Competitive wage commensurate with experience and credentials

Health and welfare benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with annual employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Access to a full suite of elective benefits

Overjet AI-assisted imaging and the latest dental technology in a well-equipped, modern practice

Broad clinical exposure across a true full-service practice including pediatric dentistry, endodontics, implants, oral surgery, and more

A warm, established team culture with a loyal Norfolk patient base built over decades

Continuing education support to keep your credentials and skills current

Konikoff Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and patients.

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