Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Alexandria, VA

LE PEARL DENTAL Clinical excellence. Exceptional hospitality. Genuine care. Join a warm, collaborative practice where shared leadership brings outstanding dentistry and a welcoming patient experience together. We learn continuously, embrace thoughtful innovation, and care for our patients and one another with dependability, kindness, family spirit, and fun. The Opportunity As a Dental Assistant at Le Pearl Dental, you will serve as the dentistâs trusted right hand and a comforting partner for every patient. You will anticipate clinical needs, support safe and efficient treatment, and ensure each patient feels heard, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout their experience in our dental home. What Youâll Do: Provide four-handed chairside assistance for preventive, restorative, endodontic, surgical, implant, and cosmetic procedures. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and patients while following OSHA and CDC infection-control standards. Capture digital radiographs, intraoral photos, 3D scans, and impressions. Communicate with warmth and empathy, monitor comfort, explain care clearly, and provide post-treatment guidance. Document accurately, coordinate lab cases and referrals, and provide seamless handoffs across the team. Contribute ideas, embrace new technology, and help create an efficient, supportive, and fun workplace. What You Bring: Dental assisting education or equivalent hands-on training, and current CPR/BLS certification. Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, digital radiography, and four-handed dentistry. A dependable, adaptable, team-first approach with excellent communication and genuine care for patients. Experience with practice-management software, CBCT, digital scanning, implants, endodontic, orthodontics workflow. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in both oral and written Spanish. Why Le Pearl Dental? Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certifications. Complimentary and discounted dental care for employees and immediate family. Advanced clinical technology, continuing education support, and opportunities for specialty cross-training. A supportive, growth-minded culture rooted in shared leadership, kindness, family, and fun Ready to grow with us? Weâd love to meet you. Send your resume and a cover letter explaining what qualities you can contribute to the Le Pearl Dental family and help us create exceptional experiencesâone patient at a time. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Work Location: In person
