Dental Assistant - Modern Practice with Great Benefits

Dental Metrics Maven; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employee

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dental Metrics Maven in Laurel, MD, seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced clinical team. You will support providers across procedures, ensuring efficient clinical flow and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, taking radiographs, maintaining infection control, documenting notes, and educating patients. The practice offers a collaborative environment with strong systems and a patient-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Radiology certification (as required by Maryland).
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during a wide range of procedures, including restorative, surgical, and specialty treatments.
• Prepare and break down operatories before and after patient visits.
• Take digital radiographs and intraoral images as needed.
• Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Provide chairside support to ensure efficient and productive scheduling.
• Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Dental Metrics Maven in Laurel, MD, seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced clinical team. You will support providers across procedures, ensuring efficient clinical flow and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, taking radiographs, maintaining infection control, documenting notes, and educating patients. The practice offers a collaborative environment with strong systems and a patient-focused culture.