Dental Assistant

Dental Metrics Maven; Snow Hill Manor (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% for employee)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dental Metrics Maven is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant in Laurel, MD to support providers across diverse procedures in a modern, multi-provider practice.

The role requires ensuring efficient clinical flow, maintaining strict infection control, and delivering high-quality patient care in a busy environment with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Strong patient communication and chairside manner needed.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dental clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during restorative, surgical, and specialty procedures.
• Prepare and break down operatories before/after visits.
• Take digital radiographs and intraoral images as needed.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Provide chairside support to ensure efficient scheduling.
• Educate patients on post‑operative care and oral hygiene.

Skills

Dental experience

Multitasking

Communication

Patient care

Education

Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Dental Assistant

Location: Laurel, Maryland.

Address: 13600 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708.

Status: Full-Time.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday schedule with two weekends required per month.

(When working a weekend, two weekdays will be provided off to ensure no more than 5 working days per week).

Compensation:

• $25.00 – $32.00 per hour.
• Annualized: $52,000 – $66,560 based on a 40-hour work week.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our growing clinical team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-provider environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

The Dental Assistant will support providers across a variety of procedures, helping to ensure efficient clinical flow while creating a positive and comfortable experience for patients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped practice with strong systems and a collaborative team culture.

Practice Overview:

• Privately owned, multi-provider dental practice.
• Includes general and specialty service.
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with the latest technology.
• Strong patient volume with consistent daily flo.
• Team-oriented environment focused on quality care and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist providers during a wide range of procedures, including restorative, surgical, and specialty treatments.
• Prepare and break down operatories before and after patient visits.
• Take digital radiographs and intraoral images as needed.
• Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Provide chairside support to ensure efficient and productive scheduling.
• Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene.
• Accurately document clinical notes and assist with charting.
• Manage supplies, instruments, and equipment to ensure readiness for patient care.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Radiology certification (as required by Maryland).
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Experience with dental software systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental) preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance covered at 100% for the individual employee.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Paid holidays.