Dental Assistant: X‑Ray, Patient Care & Team Support

Towncare Dental Partnership; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Professional development support

Modern equipment

Job summary

College Park Dental in College Park, Maryland is hiring a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team with patient care and comfort in a team-based environment. The role emphasizes preparation of treatment rooms, sterilization, and assisting dentists during procedures.

Requirements include completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program, at least 1 year of experience, X-ray certification, and bilingual Spanish.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program.
• At least 1 year of on-the-job dental assisting experience.
• X-ray certification required; bilingual Spanish preferred.

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 and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Skills

Spanish

Patient care

Education

Certified dental assisting program

High school diploma

Tools

X-Ray certification

Job description

College Park Dental in College Park, Maryland is hiring a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team with patient care and comfort in a team-based environment. The role emphasizes preparation of treatment rooms, sterilization, and assisting dentists during procedures.

Requirements include completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program, at least 1 year of experience, X-ray certification, and bilingual Spanish.