Dental Assistant
campus hills dentistryBel Air, MD
$25.00 per hour
Apply now (opens in a new tab)Dental Assistant
L4
campus hills dentistryBel Air, MDyesterday
$25.00 per hour
Industries
Offices of DentistsOffices of All Other Miscellaneous Health PractitionersOffices of PhysiciansJob Description:
- Campus Hills Dentistry is searching for an energetic, skilled, and passionate Dental Assistant to join our growing private dental practice.
- The ideal candidate is an outgoing individual who is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dental experience to our beloved patients.
- We desire a cheerful, motivated person who is energized by patient smiles.
- We are looking for someone who is:
- Professional, friendly, and compassionate
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Comfortable with multi-tasking
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences
- Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within a successful private dental practice
What You'll Do:
- Greet and welcome all patients and visitors to the practice
- Prepare operatories, instruments and materials prior to each appointment.
- Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check in throughout treatment.
- Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
- Take quality dental radiographs (X-rays) as prescribed by the dentist.
- Assist dentists and oral surgeon during procedures, passing instruments, positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning.
- Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
- Take and assist with impressions; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
- Fabricate temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
- Maintain strict infection control prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
- Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
- Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
- Support daily office operations, including maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma
- Maryland Radiation Technologist (X-Ray Certification)
- Strong communication and patient service skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ year of dental assisting experience
- Experience assisting with oral surgery and dental implants
- Experience taking impressions
- Familiarity with dental practice management software (Dentrix) and electronic patient records
- Familiarity with dental imaging software (Dexis)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour, negotiable upon experience
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off
License/Certification:
Maryland Radiation Technologist (X-Ray Certification) (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bel Air, MD 21014 (Required)
- Ability to Relocate:
- Bel Air, MD 21014: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Level
MidL4
Salary
$25.00 per hour
Location
Bel Air, MD
Occupation
Dental Assistants
Industry
Offices of Dentists
Posted
yesterday
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