Dental Assistant - Patient Care & X-Ray Expert

Dental Care Alliance; Ridgeway (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Continuing education

Modern office equipment

Job summary

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and deliver high-quality patient care. Candidates must complete a one-year certified dental assistant program and hold X-ray certification; 1 year of experience is required.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting dentists during procedures, taking X-rays, and maintaining patient records in a compliant, modern office.

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.

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 (if needed)
• Helps dentist manage dental emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Dental radiography

Teamwork

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and deliver high-quality patient care. Candidates must complete a one-year certified dental assistant program and hold X-ray certification; 1 year of experience is required.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting dentists during procedures, taking X-rays, and maintaining patient records in a compliant, modern office.