Dental Assistant - X-Ray Certified, Patient Care Focus

On Target Staffing; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings (401k) after 1 year

Job summary

On Target Staffing is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced Maryland dental office. You will assist dentists, prepare patients, sterilize equipment, take and develop X-rays, and maintain records and inventory while educating patients.

The ideal candidate holds a CDA, X-ray license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of dental assisting experience. Expect 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, with competitive hourly pay of $22–$30.

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification required.
• X-ray license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Prior dental assistant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient care procedures.
• Prepare patients for dental procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.
• Take and develop dental X-rays.
• Maintain dental records and inventory.
• Provide patient education and answer questions.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

On Target Staffing is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced Maryland dental office. You will assist dentists, prepare patients, sterilize equipment, take and develop X-rays, and maintain records and inventory while educating patients.

The ideal candidate holds a CDA, X-ray license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of dental assisting experience. Expect 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, with competitive hourly pay of $22–$30.