Dental Assistant - Mayer Smile Be Bright - Arlington, VA

Dental Assistant $23 – $35 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8am–5pm, NO WEEKENDS Location: Arlington, Virginia Benefits: In-house dental care, Paid time off, Paid training and certifications, Professional development, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and expanded benefits. Join our brand new, state-of-the-art Arlington practice in a supportive, team-oriented environment working directly with our owner-clinician. Why Join Us: Brand new facility with CBCT imaging, digital scanning, and digital X-rays Bright, modern office with natural light and high ceilings Paid professional training and certifications Clear path from part-time to full-time with expanded benefits Small, collaborative team — your clinical input matters No evenings or weekends Key Responsibilities: Provide four-handed chairside assistance for general dental procedures Anticipate procedural needs and prepare materials for scheduled patients in advance Take and process digital radiographs and intraoral scans Complete sealant applications Sterilize instruments, set up and disinfect operatories between patients Chart existing and proposed treatment accurately Perform basic lab work including retainer fabrication and digital dentistry workflows Educate patients chairside on treatment plans and post-care instructions Support patient advocacy and treatment acceptance through clear, compassionate communication Maintain organized, clean clinical environment Requirements: 2+ years dental assisting experience Dental radiology certification (Virginia) Current CPR/BLS certification Strong knowledge of dental procedures, anatomy, and operatory setup protocols Chairside verbal proficiency with patient communication and education Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 45 lbs Available Monday, Thursday, and Friday Fluent in English Preferred: 3–5+ years dental assisting experience Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program Experience with CBCT, digital scanning, and moderate sedation Familiarity with dental practice management software Spanish or other language proficiency (a plus) Why Mayer Smile Be Bright? Brand new, state-of-the-art office — no outdated equipment or inherited problems CBCT, digital scanning, and the latest clinical technology from day one Small, supportive team working directly with our owner-clinician Part-time to full-time growth path with paid training and certifications No weekends — Monday, Thursday, Friday schedule A practice that invests in your development and values your clinical input Pay: $23.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): What are your top three strengths and top three weaknesses? Describe the 5 most important things for a Dental Assistant to do to prepare for next week's clinical schedule? Tell me about a situation where you made a mistake with a patient and what you did and learned from it? Work Location: In person

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