Dental Assistant

Salud Family Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Salud Family Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in patient care. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, reception tasks, inventory, and maintaining records.

The role requires a high school diploma, radiology certification within Salud standards, and completion of Salud Ladder and Registered Dental Assistant programs. BLS certification is expected, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Radiology certification within required timeframe by Salud standards.
• Successful completion of Salud Family Health Center Ladder’s program is required.
• Registered Dental Assistant Program certification required.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure the schedule is followed.
• Assist dentists chairside and in reception, inventory, and records.
• Interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; support team care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

Dental Assistant

Performs those duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records.

We Offer

• Starting $21 to $26.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Dental PPO plan
  • Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

About the Clinic

Our dental practice is quite lively. A Dental Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients.

A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant with Salud

Let’s face it: A Dental Assistant does a lot over the course of a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.

Qualifications

Experience

• Previous dental assistant experience is desired, but not required

Education

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required

Licensure/Certification

• No licensure or certification is needed to be hired
• Must be radiology certified through a state-approved radiology program, within the timeframe set by Dental Department standards
• Successful completion of Salud Family Health Center Ladder’s program is required
• Successful achievement of the Registered Dental Assistant Program certification is required

Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations:

• American Heart Association; American Safety and Health Institute; or American Red Cross

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• May be required to travel to other clinics based on staffing shortages
• An ability and willingness to learn
• A desire to expand abilities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to motivate patients
• Must work well with the other patient care team members
• Ability to operate, maintain, and document in the electronic record
• Ability to reliably take diagnostic digital X-rays in a timely fashion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

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The application window is anticipated to close by 8/31/26

Additional Information

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.