Dental Assistant

Hero Practice Services; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support their mission of providing high-quality care to children in underserved communities. This role is vital in ensuring optimal patient experiences and maintaining a clean, organized environment. As part of a compassionate team, you'll engage with young patients and their families, enhancing their overall health and well-being. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in healthcare with opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Monthly Bonus Plan

Opportunities for Professional Advancement

Qualifications

• Experience working in a dental office is essential.
• Proficiency with hygiene and operative instruments is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best patient experience possible.
• Support optimized schedules and educate patient guardians.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Proficiency with Hygiene Instruments

Experience in Dental Office

Tools

Dental Documentation Software

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Hero Practice Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Hero Practice Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Location: Landover Hills, MD
Pay Range: From $19.00 per hour for entry-level and up to $28.00 per hour for experienced, well-qualified professionals
Job Profile: Dental Assistant

Overview

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high-quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling – join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to support Heroes who actively serve children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing the best patient experience possible
• Supporting optimized schedules with effective open treatment calls, educating patient guardians on treatment importance and urgency
• Taking diagnostic radiographs and intraoral pictures (periapical, bitewings, panoramic)
• Using dental documentation software to manage patient records accurately
• Providing behavior management per American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines
• Maintaining a clean, sterile, and patient-centric environment
• Ensuring the practice is clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms, lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting
• Complying with all relevant regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in a dental office
• Proficiency with hygiene and operative instruments
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire for professional growth
• Organized with a solid understanding of dentistry

Physical Requirements

This position requires full body motion. Employees must be able to sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, handle office equipment, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds regularly.

Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly bonus plan
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and more
• Opportunities for professional advancement in a growing healthcare group

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare