Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Paid vacation & paid holidays

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners is hiring a Dental Assistant for Silver Spring Dental Studio in Silver Spring, MD. You will support dentists during procedures, prepare exam rooms, take X-rays, and help ensure a smooth patient experience.

The position is full-time with benefits, including paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) with matching, and comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage. Excellent communication is essential in this patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Maryland X-Ray License and DANB Radiology Certificate required.
• Professional, self-motivated, and high ethical standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Handling general administrative duties to maintain the dental practice.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Willingness to help others

Education

Maryland X-Ray License

DANB Radiology Certificate

Job description

Dental Assistant – Silver Spring Dental Studio (Silver Spring, MD)

Location:

Silver Spring Dental Studio

Dental Assistant – Silver Spring Dental Studio (Silver Spring, MD)

Salary Range:

$26.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Schedule (Full Time):

Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:15pm, Friday 7:45am - 2:15pm

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Maryland X-Ray License, DANB Radiology Certificate Required
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

We 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.

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