Compassionate Dental Assistant | Growth, Benefits & 401k

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Quince Orchard Dental Care in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists in a busy practice. Ideal candidates have empathy, patience, quick thinking and a desire to help others.

Responsibilities include room preparation, instrument sterilization, X-ray processing, patient scheduling, and maintaining records. Salary: $26–$29 per hour; benefits include paid time off, 401k, and health plans.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Maryland Radiology License required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients; perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and advise on oral hygiene.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiology

CPR certification

Communication

Education

Maryland Radiology License

CPR certification

Tools

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Quince Orchard Dental Care in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists in a busy practice. Ideal candidates have empathy, patience, quick thinking and a desire to help others.

Responsibilities include room preparation, instrument sterilization, X-ray processing, patient scheduling, and maintaining records. Salary: $26–$29 per hour; benefits include paid time off, 401k, and health plans.