Dental Assistant

Glam Link; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Glam Link in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a dental assistant to enhance the efficiency and pleasantness of the dentist’s office. You will provide excellent customer service and support the dentist through various tasks, ensuring a smooth office operation.

The ideal candidate must have an active x-ray certification in Maryland, possess strong knowledge of dental practices, and be well-organized. This is a full-time, direct hire position paying between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour, with strict COVID-19 safety measures in place.

Qualifications

• Active x-ray certification in Maryland is required.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.

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.

Skills

X-ray certification in Maryland

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Excellent communication and people skills

Well-organized and reliable

Education

High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school preferred

Additional certification or training (e.g. EFDA)

Job description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who 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 the dentist’s 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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

Skills

• X-ray certification in Maryland
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
• Active x-ray certification in Maryland is required!

Additional Information

Job Type: Direct hire, full-time permanent

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff is always in PPE, hand sanitizer is readily available, and patients are spaced out on the schedule to avoid overcrowding.

To better serve patients, the dental office is open:

• Saturday, 8am - 2pm