Dental Assistant in Training

PDS Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing Education (CE Units)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local社区

Shift premium pay for weekends

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant to learn and perform basic duties under the supervision of a licensed dentist. You will participate in a patient-focused experience, handle chairside support, and assist with infection control and documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, radiographs under safety guidelines, and clear communication with patients and the front desk. No prior dental experience is required; customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions in accordance with the state’s Table of Permitted Duties under the direct supervision of the licensed dentist.
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment while addressing their needs.
• Learn infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning to ensure safety for patients and team.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures after radiation safety requirements are met.
• Prepare for patient care, arrange procedure trays, provide basic chairside support, and hand off to front desk for follow-up.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist.
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital chart as directed by the dentist.
• Present treatment records, consents, and health history to the dentist before treatment.
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties under the direct supervision of the licensed dentist
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by learning how to keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Learn how to effectively complete proper infection control procedures for both the sterilization and operatory cleaning and disinfection processes to ensure the safety of both patients and team members
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the direction of the dentist only after the DAT has completed all state requirements regarding radiation safety
• Learn how to prepare for patient care procedures and execute through the process efficiently from preparing the patient, proper procedure tray preparation, providing basic supportive chairside support and ensuring the patient is handed off to the front desk for follow up visit appointment
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Support patient care by presenting treatment record, consents and health history to the dentist prior to patient treatment
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required
• Customer services experience is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Continuing Education (CE Units)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$18.50-$25.50 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.