Dental Assistant

Campus Hills Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Bel Air, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We want you!

    Our team is searching for an energetic, passionate and friendly individual who is a perfect fit to join our dental practice.

    The ideal candidate is an outgoing individual who is dedicated to delivering an exceptional patient experience.

    We desire a cheerful, motivated person who is energized by patient smiles. We are looking for someone who:

    Greet and welcome patients and visitors to the practice

    Help maintain a clean and organize office

    Active X-ray license in the state of Maryland (Dental Radiation Technologist License)

    Commitment and ability to keep the patients and practice information confidential.

    Dentrix software experience is a plus

    Oral surgery/general assisting

    Neat in appearance

    Team player Duties:

    Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming comforting, seating, and draping patient.

    Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; 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; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

    Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; 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.

    Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

    Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

    Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

    Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $26.00 per hour

    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