Dental Assistant
Company: ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ClearChoice ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national
network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide
innovative dental implant care to patients across the United
States. ClearChoice has experienced strong growth over the years
and today is a leader in the United States in providing dental
implant treatments. Driven by a collective desire to improve the
lives of prospective patients, ClearChoice helps people reclaim
their health, smile and confidence. Beyond restoring teeth, this is
about people getting their lives back. This mission-focused work
has enabled the ClearChoice network to achieve four straight years
of double-digit growth, yet we’ve only reached a small portion of
the population who could benefit from ClearChoice services.
ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative
practice management services to the ClearChoice network. Come help
us write the next chapter of our story! Position Summary : We are
seeking a Dental Assistant - Prosth. The Prosthodontist Dental
Assistant works under a dentist’s supervision to prepare equipment
that will be used in dentistry procedures, to ready patients for
these procedures, and to help the dentist during these procedures
by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and
generally anticipating the dentist’s needs. Some Other
responsibilities may include sophisticated functions such as
removing sutures, processing x-rays and taking the oral impressions
that are used to fit crowns. Responsibilities : Work under the
direct supervision of the Prosthodontist Perform a variety of
patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including but not
limited to providing chair-side assistance while dentists examine
and treat patients. Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible
in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their
dental records. Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep
patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of
instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on
postoperative and general oral health care. Prepare materials for
impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray
film as directed by a dentist. Handle other radiological equipment
and assist patients with these procedures as directed by a dentist
Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and
confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment
records, sending bills, receiving payments, and ordering dental
supplies and materials. Assist in specialty areas such as oral
surgery, periodontics (treatment of gum disease) and prosthodontics
(replacement of missing teeth) including dental implantology
Support and assist the hygienist as needed, including but not
limited to cleaning trays, room setups and cleanups. Help track the
inventory of the prosthetic supplies and keep the storage closet
organized. Support the radiographic needs of the Patient Education
Consultants, Oral Surgeon, & Hygienists. Working Conditions :
Dental assistants work in a well-lighted, clean environment. Work
area is usually near the dental chair to allow for arranging
instruments, materials, and medication and handing them to the
dentist when needed. Dental assistants must wear gloves, masks,
eyewear, and protective clothing to protect themselves and their
patients from infectious diseases. Follow safety procedures to
minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines.
Experience : Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A. Two
years of Dental Assistant experience Dental implant experience,
desired Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast paced
environment, and have good manual dexterity. Must have current
certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation Physical
Requirements : Regularly required to work in an office environment
at both his/her own and others’ desks/offices. Required daily to
walk the floor, sometimes for extended periods and be able to help
wherever needed. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. Able to stand for extended periods of time. Able to keep
hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand
in one position. Able to make precisely coordinated movements of
the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble
very small objects. Able to quickly and repeatedly adjust the
controls of a machine to exact positions. Able to bend, stretch,
twist and/or reach with your body, arms and/or legs. Must possess
good multi-limb coordination – i.e. the ability to coordinate two
or more limbs while sitting or standing. Must possess good trunk
strength – i.e. the ability to use abdominal or lower back muscles
to support part of the body continuously or repeatedly over time
without “giving out” or fatiguing. Able to shift back and forth
between two or more activities or sources of information. Good
manual dexterity required to enable safe, skillful use of
instruments while working in the mouth. Compensation and Benefits :
The anticipated range for this position is $25 - $30 / hour In
addition to your compensation, ClearChoice offers a full benefits
package to include Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage,
retirement plan (401-k), flexible spending accounts, health savings
accounts, company paid short-term and long-term disability, and an
employee assistance program. We also offer group voluntary benefits
such as life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance,
hospital indemnity coverage and pet insurance. Please ask your
recruiter for details on the full benefits package. The anticipated
range for this position is $25 - $30 / hour
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