Dental Assistant
Overview:
We seek a full or part time dental assistant who can assist our dentist. The candidate must already be x-ray certified in Maryland. We prefer a candidate who lives no more than 30 minutes from Frederick, MD. Expanded function dental assistant is a plus. Expanded function orthodontic assistant is a plus. We are a single dentist practice that specializes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The candidate may be asked to work alongside with the front office team member on some occasions. The most important attribute is a good fast mind and flexibility to do what is necessary to get the job done and do it with a smile, even on busy days.
Responsibilities
- Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
- Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
- Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments
- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant
- Knowledge of procedures
- Proficiency in dental terminology and coding
- Experience with Softdent software is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional dental care to our patients. Apply now to be part of our dynamic dental practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $22.25 - $26.80 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Frederick, MD 21702 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Frederick, MD 21702: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person