Dental Assistant I: Chairside & Pediatric Care - Mobile

Familyhch; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Family Healthcare of Hagerstown is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support in both fixed-site clinics and the HSIM mobile unit. You will assist with examinations, restorations, pediatric care, radiographs, and infection control, under dentist supervision, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, Dental Assistant training, BLS, and Maryland radiography certification. Prior pediatric experience and teamwork abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Dental Assistant training program preferred.
• For Dental Assistant II, completion of a nationally accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Maryland Dental Radiation Technologist certification.

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, aspiration, tissue retraction, and other expanded functions as permitted by certification and Maryland regulations.
• Accurately make and seat temporary crowns and bridges, place topical anesthetics, and obtain bite registrations.
• Demonstrate the ability to calm, reassure, and effectively communicate with patients, including children.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Complete accurate documentation within the Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
• Obtain quality dental radiographs and operate digital radiography systems.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and patient protection procedures.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments per ADA/O SH A MOSH requirements.
• Monitor sterilization logs and maintenance records.
• Wear PPE and adhere to safety protocols.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies.
• Prepare and track laboratory cases and complete related documentation.
• Support scheduling, scanning, and other administrative functions.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry experience

Computer skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant training program

Dental Assistant program for Dental Assistant II

Tools

Digital radiography equipment

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Family Healthcare of Hagerstown is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support in both fixed-site clinics and the HSIM mobile unit. You will assist with examinations, restorations, pediatric care, radiographs, and infection control, under dentist supervision, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, Dental Assistant training, BLS, and Maryland radiography certification. Prior pediatric experience and teamwork abilities are valued.