Dental Assistant

Pierpan Family Dentistry; Hampstead (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health, dental, vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pierpan Family Dentistry in Hampstead, MD is seeking a certified dental assistant to join our team. You will prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and assist dentists during procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, maintaining records, and supporting payment procedures. A radiographic certification and at least 18 months of clinical experience are required, with coronal polishing as a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program.
• Radiographic certification required.
• Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Perform instructed lab tasks.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Professionalism

Education

Certified dental assistant program

Radiographic certification

Coronal Polishing (plus)

Tools

X-ray operations

Job description

Location:Pierpan Family DentistryJob Responsibilities:Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentistsKnowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental termsUnderstanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implantsAssisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needsTaking and processing X-rays of patientsPerform lab tasks as instructedGreeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointmentsAdvising patients on recommended oral hygieneMaintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresStrong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsHandling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practiceQualifications:Education: Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required. Radiographic certification required. Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.Skills and Experience: 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethicStrong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patientsDriven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patientsA positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.Compensation & Benefits:Competitive rate per hour + lucrative monthly bonuses!Paid Vacation & Holidays401k Program: with matching contributionsBenefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision planLife Insurance and Disability InsuranceFlexible SchedulesEmployee Assistance ProgramFLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe 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.