Dental Assistant

Parkwestmed; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwestmed in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a busy dental practice. You will prepare patients, assist dentists and hygienists, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean clinical environment.

Responsibilities include x-ray exposure, updating patient records, and providing postoperative care instructions. CPR-BLS is required; high school diploma and accredited dental assisting program completion are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations and procedures.
• Assist dentists during treatments and respond to emergencies.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare operatory.
• Expose and process dental x-rays; maintain x-ray equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

X-ray exposure

Record keeping

Oral hygiene education

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of dental assisting program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Baltimore, MD 21215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School DiplomaSalary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 HourlyJob Category: RegularPosition 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.

QualificationsEducation

• 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