Company Overview:
Commonwealth Endodontics is a successful, value-driven practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming and professional environment. We prioritize compassion, clinical excellence, and teamwork to ensure an outstanding experience for both our patients and staff. With several office locations throughout the Richmond and Charlottesville area, we are proud to serve our communities with consistent, high-quality care.

Position Overview:
Commonwealth Endodontics is searching for a reliable, friendly, and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our busy and growing practice at our Charlottesville office location! We strive to provide exceptional patient experiences. In the Dental Assistant role, you have the opportunity to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our patients, while working with a close-knit team.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:45am-5:15pm

Compensation: The starting rate for this position is $24–$26 per hour, based on previous experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Scrub allowance
And more!

*When you apply, to show us you’ve read this thoroughly, please include a fun or unexpected fact about yourself — it can be about a hobby, a hidden talent, or anything that makes you you! Be sure to include it in your answer to the question: “Why are you interested in this position at Commonwealth Endodontics?”*

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with endodontic procedures, including endodontic microsurgery, IV conscious sedation, and general anesthesia sedation
Setting up and breaking down operatories
Preparing patients for treatment
Sterilization duties
End-of-day responsibilities
Maintaining HIPAA and OSHA compliance
Supporting a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and staff

Position Requirements:

Current Radiology Certification (required)
Current BLS/CPR Certification (required)
Four-handed dental assisting experience (required)
Knowledge of endodontic procedures (highly preferred)
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients and team members (required)
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail (required)
Ability to operate all basic office equipment (required)
Ability to read and write proficiently (required)
Manual dexterity for data entry (required)
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds (required)
Adopting and demonstrating the Commonwealth Endodontics’ values to support our culture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Why are you interested in this position at Commonwealth Endodontics?
Are you available to consistently work the required schedule for this position (Monday–Thursday, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM)?

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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