Dental Assistant

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to join a modern, privately-owned, state-of-the-art general dentistry practice that is looking for a talented Level II or Level III Registered/Certified Dental Assistant (RDA/CDA) to join our amazing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, dependable, detail-oriented team player with a friendly, outgoing personality, superb work ethic, stellar communication skills, and outstanding customer service.

The ideal professional must:
Have experience with the range of procedures in general dentistry
Have experience with four-handed dentistry
Competence in digital dentistry, including intraoral scanning
Competence in high-quality digital x-rays
Experience with Invisalign clear aligners
Demonstrate competence in dental anatomy, oral health, and dental assisting techniques
Have excellent oral and written communication skills
Possess the ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Have critical thinking skills and the ability to find solutions to challenges
Take ownership of daily tasks and approach each day with determination and confidence
Be punctual and be able to manage time
Have a strong desire to work with a diverse patient population of all ages
Be computer savvy – previous experience with Dentrix is a plus!

Be passionate about providing the highest quality of care and take pride in the patient experience
Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting the Dentist chair side
Assisting Dental Hygienists as needed
Setting up and breaking down treatment rooms
Taking high quality x-rays and photographs for diagnosis and treatment planning
Sterilizing instruments, stocking/re-stocking rooms, maintaining inventory, maintaining equipment, managing lab cases, doing supervised dental lab work
Following all infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for our patients and staff
Qualifications/Experience:
High school diploma or GED or higher
At least 1 year of dental assisting experience
Formal post-secondary accredited dental assisting training certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Must possess a current Dental Assistant registration license issued from the District of Columbia Board of Dentistry.

Must possess a valid CPR card at the time of appointment or must successfully pass a CPR course within 30 days of hire.

Must be computer literate with ability to enter information into the practice management software (Dentrix) and compile reports or data as requested
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with digital dentistry (e.g., iTero, CBCT) is a plus, can be trained
Bilingual is a plus
Job Type: Full-time – available to work on select Saturdays
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour (pay based on experience)
Benefits:
Health/Vision benefits (after waiting period)
Dental benefits (after waiting period)
Paid holidays
Paid time-off (after waiting period)
Professional development
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Interested in being a part of this world-class dental office? Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Washington, DC 20011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person