Dental Assistant

Healthy Kids Dentistry; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Healthy Kids Dentistry in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Dental Assistant/Admin Floater who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and understands that patient trust is earned through consistency and care.

The role supports chairside procedures, room prep, X-rays, and documentation, with a commitment to cleanliness and patient comfort. Join a practice that emphasizes professionalism and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting role experience preferred, certification a plus.
• Strong patient communication and calm chairside presence are valued.
• Must be organized, dependable and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable with modern dental technology and workflows.
• A true team player aligned with our core values.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor chairside with efficiency and professionalism.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials with precision.
• Take digital X-rays and support accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide clear, compassionate support to patients during visits.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Contribute to a smooth, respectful, team-driven clinical environment.

Skills

Strong patient communication

Calm chairside presence

Organized

Detail-oriented

Team player

Comfortable with dental technology

Education

Dental Assisting certification (preferred)

Job description

Healthy Kids Dentistry (HKD)
32–38 Hours per Week

At Healthy Kids Dentistry , we believe great dentistry is built on more than skill—it’s built on Commitment, Compassion, and Connection . We’re seeking a Dental Assistant/Admin Floater who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and understands that patient trust is earned through consistency and care.

This is a role for someone who wants to be part of a practice that still does things the right way—no shortcuts, no chaos, no guesswork.

Schedule

• 32–38 hours per week
• Consistent schedule with reliable hours

What You’ll Do

• Assist the doctor chairside with efficiency and professionalism
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials with precision
• Take digital X-rays and support accurate clinical documentation
• Provide clear, compassionate support to patients throughout their visit
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards without compromise
• Contribute to a smooth, respectful, team-driven clinical environment

What We’re Looking For

• Dental Assisting experience preferred (certification a plus)
• Strong patient communication skills and calm chairside presence
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with modern dental technology and workflows
• A true team player who aligns with our core values

Why HKD

• A supportive leadership team that respects your role and time
• Modern technology and organized systems—dentistry without chaos
• A culture grounded in Commitment to excellence, Compassion for patients, and Connection within our team
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity for long-term growth in a stable, well-run practice

If you’re looking for more than “just a job” and want to work where professionalism, purpose, and people still matter—this is your place.