Expanded-Function EFDA Dental Assistant

GD-SDM MD LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate

Paid vacation

401k with matching

Benefits at 30+ hours

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Silver Spring Dental Studio in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support doctors during a range of dental procedures. The role includes room setup, sterilization, radiography, lab tasks, patient check-in, and post-procedure guidance.

A compassionate, reliable team player with EFDA/X-ray credentials is preferred. The position offers a full-time schedule Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:15pm and Friday 7:45am-2:15pm with guaranteed hourly pay and benefits after 30+

Qualifications

• 2-4 years dental assisting experience preferred.
• MSBDE General Duties EFDA certification Maryland X-Ray License, DANB Radiology Certificate required.
• Outstanding professionalism and self-motivation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust.
• Driven personality committed to providing the best patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments and ready equipment.
• Assist dentists during procedures, hand instruments as needed.
• Take and process patient X-rays.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; manage payments.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene and post-op care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSBDE General Duties EFDA certification Maryland X-Ray License DANB Radiology Certificate

Job description

Silver Spring Dental Studio in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support doctors during a range of dental procedures. The role includes room setup, sterilization, radiography, lab tasks, patient check-in, and post-procedure guidance.

A compassionate, reliable team player with EFDA/X-ray credentials is preferred. The position offers a full-time schedule Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:15pm and Friday 7:45am-2:15pm with guaranteed hourly pay and benefits after 30+