Dental Assistant I

North American Dental Group (NADG); Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)

Healthcare Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

North American Dental Group (NADG) is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide exceptional clinical support. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and involves working in Frederick and Hagerstown locations.

The ideal candidate will have a Dental Assisting Certification, along with CPR and radiography certifications. Responsibilities include assisting dentists, preparing patients, and following safety guidelines while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Radiography/X-RAY certification for the respective state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists.
• Record and review patient health history, making chart entries under the doctor's direction.
• Prepare patients and assist dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Expose and develop dental diagnostic radiographs.

Skills

Dental Assisting Certification

1-5 years of experience

Radiography/X-RAY certification

CPR Certification

MS Office Suite proficiency

Exceptional patient service and support

Job description

Dental Assistant

"Open Up" to A Whole New Dental Experience
Imagine working in a place which delivers best‑in‑class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Full‑time
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location
Must be willing to travel between Frederick and Hagerstown offices when needed. The role will be split between both offices depending on the schedule.

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. They will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

• Provides excellent chair‑side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting, operatory set/cleanup, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction, and ensures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X‑rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on‑the‑job training.
• 1‑5 years of experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Radiography/X‑RAY certification for the respective state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full‑time employees)
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.