Part-Time Dental Assistant II — Four-Handed Chairside

Location: Washington, DC | On‑Site | $24.51 - $26.92 per hour | Part‑Time | Washington Post Top Workplace (8× Winner)

Community of Hope is seeking a part‑time Dental Assistant to provide high‑quality four‑handed chairside care at our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW Washington, DC.

Our Approach And Values

We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives.

We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion.

We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.

We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.

What You’ll Do

• Provide quality four‑handed chairside assistance during restorative, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures.
• Review daily records and enter medical history, vital signs, and patient consent into the dental electronic medical record.
• Serve as a daily patient advocate, ensuring comfort before, during, and after treatment.
• Takes dental X‑rays and completes charting as instructed by the dentist.
• Promote and maintain OSHA infection control standards.
• Perform daily chart reviews to ensure accurate, timely workflow.
• Ensure the dentist has complete set‑ups (armamentarium) prior to treatment.
• Provide oral health education, including nutritional counseling and brushing/flossing techniques, and post‑treatment instructions.
• Perform office management tasks such as front‑desk coverage, scheduling, and answering phones as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

Must‑Haves

• Current, unencumbered D.C. Dental Assisting License, Level II.
• Diploma/Certification from an accredited dental assisting program.
• BLS Certification.
• Availability to work weekends or evenings as needed.
• Ability to travel to other COH sites as required.
• Participation in appropriate continuing dental education courses.
• Proof of vaccinations (reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons possible).

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of eClinical Works and Open Dental.
• Commitment to working with underserved populations.
• Strong customer service skills.

Benefits

• 8-time Washington Post 150‑Top Workplace winner.
• 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave based on hours worked.
• Annual performance‑based raises up to 5% of annual pay.
• Loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), licensing reimbursement & CEU funding.
• Life & disability insurance plus 403(b) retirement plan.
• Leadership development and opportunities for internal promotions.
• Culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well‑being.

Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.