Dental Assistant

Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

CE courses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness discounts

Job summary

Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners in Bel Air, MD seeks a friendly Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. You’ll chairside assist, prepare rooms, and help maintain sterile protocols in a fast-paced, patient-centered practice.

You must have X-ray certification; prior dental assisting experience is preferred, and Dentrix familiarity is a bonus. We offer comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and opportunities for CE through affiliated vendors.

Qualifications

• X-ray certification is required.
• Prior dental assisting experience preferred; training provided for the right candidate.
• Strong chairside presence and genuine care for patients.
• Detail-oriented and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Dentrix familiarity is a bonus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor chairside through a full range of procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and manage sterilization protocols.
• Take and process digital X-rays.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Educate patients throughout their visit with warmth and clarity.

Skills

Chairside manner

X-ray certification

Patient care

Detail-oriented

Calm under pressure

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Overview

Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Bel Air, MD!

Why Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners?

We use state-of-the-art technology and give our clinical team the support and tools to do their best work every day. You’ll work alongside a doctor who values your role chairside and a front office team that keeps things running smoothly. This isn’t a revolving door practice. We build careers here.

Compensation

• $18 - $27 an hour based on experience

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday
• No weekends
• Hours vary

Benefits

• Medical Insurance:
  • Three plan options starting at $19.67/paycheck. Full preventive care is covered
• Dental & Vision:
  • Preventive dental at 100%
  • Vision includes exam, lenses, frames, and contacts
• Continuing Education:
  • Free CE courses provided by affiliated vendors - grow your skills on us!
• Financial Protection:
  • Traditional & Roth 401(k), employer life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Time Off:
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Wellness & Lifestyle:
  • EAP, fitness discounts, scrub and footwear discounts, oral health product perks, travel discounts

Workplace Advantages

• Hygiene assistant support in the hygiene department
• Stable patient base with strong reappointment systems already in place
• You don’t clock out for no-shows. Your time is protected
• Collaborative culture with strong doctor support

What you’ll do

• Assist the doctor chairside through a full range of procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and manage sterilization protocols
• Take and process digital X-rays
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Educate patients throughout their visit with warmth and clarity

What we’re looking for

• X-ray certification is required
• Prior dental assisting experience preferred - we’ll train the right person
• Strong chairside presence and genuine care for patients
• Detail-oriented and calm under pressure
• Dentrix familiarity is a bonus, not a requirement

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