Dental Assistant (Pediatric Assistant and Orthodontic Assistant)

We are looking for 2 competent Maryland X-ray Certified dental assistants. 1 Orthodontic Dental Assistant and 1 Pediatric Dental assistant. The right individual will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift

administrative and basic dental tasks off our dentists' shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• all dental tasks that fall under a general or orthodontic scope of practice according to the Maryland state guidelines

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA or Ortho cerified)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• maryland xray certification (Required)
• Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person