Dental Assistant, Grade 14

Montgomery County (MD); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide dental care to underserved populations. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible work hours, serving the community by ensuring access to vital dental services.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Certification in Radiation Technology and Level III CPR preferred.
• Possession of active Maryland Dental Assistant and Radiology Licenses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance and patient education.
• Monitor infection control and maintain dental instruments.
• Assist dental team with electronic dental records and scheduling.

Skills

Patient Education

Infection Control Techniques

Clinical Assistance

Electronic Dental Records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Dental Assistant Program

Job description

The anticipated salary range for this position will be$52,007 - $75,686.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Dental Assistantwith a desire to work in a variety of public health settings, playing a vital role in oral health care for those who do not traditionally have access dental services. Your work will serve populations in need such as children, seniors, pregnant women and adults with limited access to dental care. This position offers not only a rewarding career but many opportunities for professional growth as we collaborate with several community dental partners.

The Dental Assistant will support both the patient and the dental team, ensuring safe operations using current infection prevention and control measures and will provide important chair side care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing clinical assistance to dental providers primary dental care.
• Responsible for providing patient education to clients - passing instruments and medications; keeping treatment area clear; assisting during procedures; charting; and documenting medical history and medications.
• Providing education to client regarding procedures and post procedure instructions.
• Placing, exposing and processing intra-oral radiographs.
• Monitoring and implementing effective infection control techniques and hazardous materials guidelines.
• Cleaning, sterilizing and maintaining instruments and equipment.
• Providing technical support to the dental team in entering clinic data into electronic dental records and clinic statistics forms.
• Maintaining dental supplies in clinic, keeping inventory, and ordering supplies as necessary.
• Providing post-operative care.
• Assisting in scheduling appointments, maintaining client records, and coordinating dental services.

This position requires weekday day and evening and evening hours. It includes flexible work hours totaling 40 per week, with a requirement to work one or two Saturday(s) and/or Sunday(s) monthly with advance notice. A minimum of 45 days in advance for weekday events, and 75 days in advance for weekend events.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland and proof of enrollment or completion of a Dental Assistant Program approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners is required.

Equivalency: None.

CERTIFICATION:

• Certification in Radiation Technology and Level III CPR is preferred, but must be acquired within an agreed upon time from date of employment.

Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.

LICENSE:

• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.

Preferred Criteria:

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Two years experience as a Dental Assistant
• An active Maryland Dental Assistant License
• An active Maryland Radiology License
• CPR Level III certification
• Knowledge and experience using an electronic dental record?