Compassionate Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Growth

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Paid vacation & paid holidays

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners is hiring a Dental Assistant for Silver Spring Dental Studio in Silver Spring, MD. You will support dentists during procedures, prepare exam rooms, take X-rays, and help ensure a smooth patient experience.

The position is full-time with benefits, including paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) with matching, and comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage. Excellent communication is essential in this patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Maryland X-Ray License and DANB Radiology Certificate required.
• Professional, self-motivated, and high ethical standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Handling general administrative duties to maintain the dental practice.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Willingness to help others

Education

Maryland X-Ray License

DANB Radiology Certificate

Job description

Guardian Dentistry Partners is hiring a Dental Assistant for Silver Spring Dental Studio in Silver Spring, MD. You will support dentists during procedures, prepare exam rooms, take X-rays, and help ensure a smooth patient experience.

The position is full-time with benefits, including paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) with matching, and comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage. Excellent communication is essential in this patient-centered practice.