Dental Assistant

GD MD LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401k Program

Flexible Schedules

Health, Dental, and Vision Plan

Job summary

GD MD LLC in Bethesda is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional care to patients. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience, X-ray certification, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting during procedures, and maintaining patient records. The position offers competitive compensation of $20-$26 per hour based on experience along with benefits like paid vacation and a 401k program.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• X-ray Certified.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Experience with dental radiographs and imaging equipment.
• Understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Strong patient care and chairside assisting skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
• Assisting dentists during procedures and taking X-rays.
• Maintaining patient records and handling administrative duties.
• Advising patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Location: Bethesda Center for Family & Cosmetic

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• X-ray Certified
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
• Experience with dental radiographs (X-rays) and imaging equipment
• Understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Proficiency in dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, etc.)
• Strong patient care and chairside assisting skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain treatment rooms and instruments
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate $20-$26 depend on experience
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more) Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.