Dental Assistant

Park West Health System, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Park West Health System, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our busy practice in Baltimore. The role involves preparing patients for exams, assisting dentists and hygienists, and maintaining a clean, safe clinic environment.

Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, and handling X-ray imaging with proper safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, graduated from an accredited dental assisting program, and a dental X-ray

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program.
• CPR-BLS certification preferred or required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations and procedures.
• Assist dentists during treatments and respond to emergencies when necessary.
• Assist dental hygienists with procedures as needed.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays, and ensure operatory readiness.
• Expose and process dental X-rays while maintaining equipment.
• Record treatment information and update patient records accurately.
• Provide postoperative care instructions and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Take preliminary impressions for study casts and fabricate temporary restorations as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with the care team to support clinic efficiency and patient experience.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the dental team.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly.

Position Type: Full-Time.

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting our busy dental practice by preparing patients for dental procedures, assisting dentists and hygienists during treatments, and ensuring a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. This position is responsible for sterilizing instruments, setting up treatment rooms, exposing and processing dental X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Essential Functions

• Prepare patients for dental examinations and procedures.
• Assist dentists during treatments and respond to dental or medical emergencies when necessary.
• Assist dental hygienists with procedures as needed.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays, and ensure operatory readiness.
• Expose and process dental X-rays while maintaining X-ray equipment.
• Record treatment information and update patient dental and medical histories in records accurately.
• Provide postoperative care instructions and educate patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Take preliminary impressions for study casts and fabricate temporary restorations as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment compliant with infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide excellent patient care and support clinic efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the dental team and overall patient experience.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.

Licensure

• Dental X-ray certification required.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties (QDA) preferred.

Training and Experience

• Prior experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• AHA CPR-BLS required.