Dental Assistant I: Chairside Care & Mobile Clinic

Family Healthcare of Hagerstown; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Job summary

Family Healthcare of Hagerstown seeks a Dental Assistant I/II to support chairside care in fixed clinics and a mobile unit. You will assist dentists during exams, radiography, sterilization, and patient education, while maintaining safety and documentation in the EDR.

Requirements include a high school diploma, dental assistant training, BLS, and Maryland radiography certification. Prior dental experience preferred; you will join a collaborative team with ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Dental Assistant training program preferred.
• For Dental Assistant II, completion of a nationally accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Pediatric dentistry experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills required.
• For Dental Assistant II, CDA or QDA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations, restorative procedures, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and other dental treatments.
• Prepare patients for treatment and provide explanations of procedures.
• Assist with patient assessment and treatment planning as directed by the dentist.
• Anticipate provider needs and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Perform intraoral rinsing, suctioning, tissue retraction, and other expanded functions as permitted by certification and Maryland regulations.
• Accurately seat temporary crowns and bridges, place topical anesthetics, and obtain bite registrations.
• Demonstrate ability to calm, reassure, and communicate with patients, including children.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to emergencies and crises.
• Complete accurate documentation in the Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
• Obtain quality radiographs and operate digital radiography equipment.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Radiography

Infection control

Patient communication

Team collaboration

EDR documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant training program

Dental Assistant II program (nationally accredited)

Job description

Family Healthcare of Hagerstown seeks a Dental Assistant I/II to support chairside care in fixed clinics and a mobile unit. You will assist dentists during exams, radiography, sterilization, and patient education, while maintaining safety and documentation in the EDR.

Requirements include a high school diploma, dental assistant training, BLS, and Maryland radiography certification. Prior dental experience preferred; you will join a collaborative team with ongoing education opportunities.