Dental Assistant - Community First Dental - Sterling, VA

Are you a patient-first professional who loves turning great service into booked treatment? Our modern, patient-centered dental practice is seeking a Dental Assistant who blends clinical excellence with standout customer service and closing skills. If you’re focused, organized, and eager to learn fast, we’d love to meet you! Key Responsibilities · Chairside Excellence: Prepare rooms, assist during procedures, take digital X-rays/impressions, sterilize instruments, and uphold OSHA/CDC standards. · Patient Experience & Education: Greet warmly, set expectations, explain procedures, and answer questions with empathy to build trust. · Case Acceptance & Closing: Support the dentist and front desk to present next steps, address objections, and encourage patients to start/complete treatment. · Treatment & Scheduling Support: Review treatment plans, help coordinate follow-ups, support financial conversations, and guide patients to book. · Workflow & Organization: Maintain a spotless, well-stocked operatory; document accurately in the PMS; stay on time and on task. · Growth Mindset: Learn fast, take feedback, and cross-train across front and back office as needed. ✅ Qualifications · Prior dental assisting experience (formal U.S. training/certification is a plus, not required). · We welcome candidates who are dentists trained outside the U.S. or experienced dentists from other countries pursuing a clinical/assisting pathway. · Strong customer interaction and sales closing skills with a calm, professional demeanor. · Focused, quick learner, organized, punctual—and proud of it. · Familiarity with common dental software, digital X-rays, sterilization protocols, and basic charting. What We Offer · A welcoming, growth-oriented practice, we grow when you grow · Hands-on mentorship and cross-training (front office, treatment coordination) · A culture that values authenticity, efficiency, and patient care · Clear pathways to expanded responsibilities based on performance Schedule & Compensation · Job Type: Part-time · Expected Hours: 20–30 hours/week · Pay Rate: $23–$25 per hour + profit sharing · Location: In person If you’re ready to deliver outstanding care, guide patients with confidence, and grow your career, apply today, let’s create exceptional experiences, one smile at a time. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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