Dental Assistant

Park West Health System,Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Park West Health System,Inc. seeks a Dental Assistant to support a busy dental practice. You will prepare patients for procedures, assist dentists and hygienists, sterilize instruments, manage x-ray exposure/processing, and maintain accurate patient records.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited dental assisting program. Dental x-ray certification is required; RDA or QDA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
• CPR-BLS certification required (AHA).
• Prior experience as a dental assistant is preferred.

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, ensure operatory readiness.
• Expose and process dental x-rays and maintain x-ray equipment.
• Record treatment information and update patient histories.
• Provide postoperative care instructions and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

CPR-BLS

Dental assisting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited dental assisting program

Job description

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.

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