Job Description
Job Description
Chesapeake Endodontics is looking for a talented and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. If you're passionate about patient care and want to work in a team-oriented, mission-driven environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
We're dedicated to improving the lives of our patients by delivering a world-class specialty care experience, and that starts with a team that's committed to excellence.
What You'll Do
As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting both our providers and our patients. Your focus will be on creating a smooth, welcoming experience while ensuring clinical efficiency and quality care. Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming patients and preparing them for treatment
- Ensuring patient comfort and addressing concerns throughout the visit
- Setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies before procedures
- Sterilizing instruments according to safety and compliance standards
- Assisting the dentist using 4-handed dentistry
- Providing post-operative care and oral hygiene instructions
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Assisting with scheduling, post-op visits, and payment procedures
- Helping keep the operatory clean and well-stocked
- Supporting general office needs as they arise
What We're Looking For
You're a resourceful, detail-oriented Dental Assistant who loves being part of a team that makes patients feel seen, cared for, and confident in their treatment. You bring a positive attitude to everything you do and thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.
Here's what helps you stand out:
- 1–2 years of experience as a dental assistant (specialty experience preferred)
- Active state radiology license
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization protocols
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations
- Comfortable with regulated non-surgical tasks
- Excellent communication skills and a patient-first mindset
- Dependable, well-organized, and detail-oriented
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
Why Join Our Team
When you join Chesapeake Endodontics, you become part of a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional care. You'll work alongside dental assistants, sterilization techs, specialists, office managers, and patient care coordinators—everyone aligned around great clinical results and a positive patient experience.
We're proud to maintain a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and mutual respect. You'll be supported both professionally and personally, with room to grow and the freedom to make a real impact.
Your Benefits & Perks
- BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Principal PPO Dental Insurance
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k)
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
- Strong culture of honesty and teamwork
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We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.
Position Base Pay Range$18—$21 USDSpecialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.
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