Dental Assistant

Aahealth; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Deferred comp

Job summary

Aahealth in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant to support licensed dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care to residents. The role requires maintaining infection control, preparing rooms, and assisting in procedures at multiple sites.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of dental assisting experience, a Maryland Dental Radiation Technologist License with CPR, and a valid Maryland driver’s license. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years assisting a dentist in patient care.
• Maryland Dental Radiation Technologist License and CPR required.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in direct patient care.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain hygiene/sterilization protocols.
• Take x‑rays, impressions, and vital signs; assist during procedures.
• Input patient data in the Patterson Eaglesoft Dental Program; confirm Medicaid coverage.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage supplies.

Skills

Dental assisting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Radiation Technologist License (MSBDE)

Current CPR

Job description

Location: 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Participation in the County's group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Assist the licensed dentist(s), dental hygienist(s), and the Dental Program Manager in the direct provision of primary care dental services in order to enhance the dental health care provided to our clients and to promote oral health care. Requires assisting dentists providing dental care to qualifying Anne Arundel County residents.

Must be able to maintain appropriate hygiene and sterilization protocols to prevent contamination and spread of infection; prepare the treatment rooms; take x-rays; take impressions; perform laboratory duties; assist dentist with procedures by aspirating oral cavity, isolating teeth, retracting lips, cheeks, tongue and flaps; take vital signs; provide basic oral hygiene instructions; record and maintain patient histories and dental procedures. Requires answering phones, scheduling appointments, inputting demographic information using the Patterson Eaglesoft Dental Program, confirming Medical Assistance coverage using EVS, greeting patients, assisting in maintaining adequate dental supply inventories, and any other dental duty as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).

Experience:

Two years assisting a dentist in the performance of dental care.

License or Certification:

Dental Radiation Technologist License from the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners (MSBDE). Current CPR.

Notes:

Must possess a valid Maryland driver's license and have reliable transportation, as this position will travel between North County and Annapolis Health Center.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace