Dental Assistant

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted rates for loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Dental Assistant in Jessup, Maryland. The role involves supporting dentists by providing documentation of services, chair-side assistance, and ensuring the inventory and cleanliness of the dental clinic.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree or certification in Dental Technology and experience in a dental practice. This position offers competitive compensation of $23.19 per hour and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in dental decisions.
• CPR certification and State mandated certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Perform and manage x-rays and their equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and cleanliness of the clinic.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

X-ray procedures

Inventory management

Sanitation practices

Education

Associate’s Degree in Dental Technology

Job description

Dental Assistant – Responsibilities

How you make a difference

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments. By ensuring the accurate documentation of dental services, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor the provision of dental services and provide the best possible care to their patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts x-ray films
• Maintains x-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures setup of trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school

Experience

• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Must attain and maintain all State mandated certifications or trainings

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families. Other benefits include:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Compensation

Compensation Information: $23.19 per hour

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