Dental Assistant: Modern Clinic, X-Ray & Patient Care

Mainstreetsmiles; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Education support

Modern office technology

Job summary

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team and provide high quality patient care. This role requires X-Ray certification and a one-year certified dental assistant program, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety.

The position offers full-time hours (Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2pm), competitive pay, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and ongoing education support.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program
• 1 year on-the-job-experience
• X-Ray certification - required
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintain OSHA, HIPAA, CPR and infection control training as required by law

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake.
• Assist dentist in managing dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team and provide high quality patient care. This role requires X-Ray certification and a one-year certified dental assistant program, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety.

The position offers full-time hours (Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2pm), competitive pay, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and ongoing education support.