Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant role is onsite in Washington, DC, and is offered part-time. The stated pay range is $24–$29 per hour. The role supports patient care in Tend’s dental studios. The assistant provides chairside support to dentists or hygienists and helps maintain a safe, efficient studio flow. By preparing treatment rooms, following sterilization protocols, and helping patients feel informed and comfortable, the role contributes to a seamless patient experience.

What you'll do

• Provide chairside support to dentists and/or hygienists
• help patients feel comfortable and informed
• anticipate provider and team needs
• prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with OSHA and CDC standards
• manage sterilization workflows
• take dental radiographs and support patient records as permitted by role and experience
• reset rooms between hygiene visits
• assist during hygiene appointments
• participate in training and development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

hygiene assistant

chairside support

dental care

patient experience

sterilization

dental radiographs

washington dc

tend

part-time

$24–$29/hour

some saturdays

cpr/bls certification

dental wellness program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• dental wellness program
• 401(k)
• training, mentorship and continuing education
• life and AD&D insurance
• disability coverage
• FSAs, HSAs, transit and parking benefits
• Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

The posting describes part-time schedules of 2–3 days per week, including some Saturdays; full-time schedules are also described as an option in the source.

About the employer

Tend is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.