Sales Assistant for Dental Practice

  • Sterling, Virginia, United States
  • Doctors
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 25-28 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Are you a relationship-driven sales professional who loves helping people say yes to the care they need? Our modern dental practice is seeking a Sales Assistant who excels in patient communication, treatment follow-ups, and conversion while also providing light support to the dentist during simple procedures.

If youre confident, organized, persuasive, and eager to grow in a healthcare environment, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Sales, Treatment Conversion & Patient Relations (Primary 80%)

  • Build rapport with new and existing patients to improve case acceptance and treatment scheduling.

  • Present treatment plans clearly and confidently, answer questions, and guide patients through decisions.

  • Conduct follow-up calls, texts, and emails to re-engage patients and close pending treatment.

  • Manage scheduling to maximize production, reduce no-shows, and keep the day flowing smoothly.

  • Support financial conversations and prepare patients for next steps.

  • Assist with outreach, reactivation, and retention campaigns to improve patient loyalty.

Light Dental Assisting Support (Secondary 20%)

  • Assist the dentist by passing instruments, retracting, and preparing rooms.

  • Restock and organize operatories, sterilize instruments, and maintain OSHA/CDC standards.

  • Help document patient notes and updates in the practice management system.

️ Administrative Support

  • Support front office tasks: scheduling, confirmations, patient check-in/out, and communication logs.

  • Maintain accurate patient records and track all follow-ups within the PMS.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in sales, customer service, or client relations (dental experience a plus).

  • Dental assisting experience preferred but not required we will train the right candidate.

  • Foreign-trained dentists or individuals with dental knowledge are welcome.

  • Excellent communicator: warm, persuasive, organized, and consistent.

  • Comfortable with dental software, scheduling, and learning clinical basics.

What We Offer

  • A supportive, growth-focused dental practice

  • Hands-on mentoring and cross-training

  • A culture built on efficiency, authenticity, and exceptional care

  • Clear pathways to take on more responsibility based on performance

Schedule & Compensation

  • Job Type: Part-time

  • Hours: 2030 hours per week

  • Pay: $25-$28 per hour + performance-based profit sharing

  • Location: In person

If youre excited about blending sales excellence with patient-first care, wed love to meet you. Apply today and help us deliver an exceptional dental experienceone patient at a time.