Expanded functions/DANB Certified Dental Assistant Oral Surgery Clinic Position Control Number DAC-25-160-02

U M FDSP Associates PA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation and 17 federal/

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match up to 6%

Job summary

U.M. FDSP Associates, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinic operations. Responsibilities include standard chairside duties, radiology certification, and maintaining safety protocols. CPR certification and Maryland State Radiology License are required.

Competitive benefits are offered, and regular weekday hours apply. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in dental assisting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years' experience as a Dental Assistant
• CPR certification required; Maryland Radiology License and National Certification required
• Thorough knowledge of dental assisting principles, four-handed dentistry techniques, and equipment handling

Responsibilities

• Places and removes rubber dams, matrix bands, and retraction cords.
• Applies topical anesthesia, fluoride, and desensitizing agents as instructed by a dentist.
• Removes excess cement.
• Maintains Implant kits.
• Prepares impressions for study models.
• Prepares, places, and removes temporary crowns.
• Constructs athletic mouth guards and customized trays.
• Performs vitality tests.
• Prepares and fits stainless steel crowns.
• Removes sutures.
• Removes and places subsequent periodontal dressing.
• Dries root canals.
• Etches teeth.
• Performs all duties of a Dental Assistant, Radiology-Certified.

Skills

CPR certification

Dental assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland State Radiology License

National Certification

Job description

SUMMARY:

U.M. FDSP Associates is a non-profitaffiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. U.M. FDSPAssociates is the organization that provides patient care focusedstaffing for the clinic operations so that faculty and studentsmay provide patient care to the general public.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balanceand employee well-being. Our benefits include:

• Time Off:Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days, plus 17 paidFederal holidays. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgivingoff, as well as a full winter break from Christmas Day through New Year’sDay.
• Health Coverage:Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-termdisability, and life insurance options.
• Retirement: 401(k)with a competitive employer match of up to 6%.
• Work Schedule: Normaloperations hours are Monday through Friday.

We prioritize flexibility, health, and financial security, creating anenvironment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Under general supervision, performs accounting clerical orbookkeeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable, and/or otheraccounting related functions. Postsjournal entries, processes payments or deposits, and verifies accuracy of data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Placesand removes rubber dams, matrix bands, and/or retraction cords.
2. Appliestopical anesthesia, fluoride, and desensitizing agents as instructed by adentist.
3. Removesexcess cement.
4. Maintenanceof Implant kits
5. Preparesimpressions for study models.
6. Prepares,places, and removes temporary crowns.
7. Constructsathletic mouth guards and customized trays.
8. Performsvitality tests.
9. Preparesand fits stainless steel crowns.
10. Removessutures.
11. Removesand places subsequent periodontal dressing.
12. Driesroot canals.
13. Etchesteeth.
14. Performsall the duties of a Dental Assistant, Radiology-Certified.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform otherrelated duties assigned. Specific dutiesand responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); twoyears' prior experience as a Dental Assistant. Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for yearbasis.

OTHER:

Employees in this job class must be CPR certified and are obligated to meet and maintain Maryland State Radiology License,National Certification, and Maryland State requirements for dental assistingand dental radiography. Dental Assistant will also be required to bemedically fit tested to wear N9 mask.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles of dental assistingtheory, technique, and practice. Skill in procedures using sit-downfour-handed dentistry techniques. Skill in the use of dental instrumentsand equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally andin writing.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employeesin this job class may be required to receive immunization shots to preventillness due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Overtime may be required.

This job description is designed to give an outline ofwhat job duties are expected of this position.As an outline it does not fully describe or limit the extent of theposition’s duties. UM FDSP Associates P.A.,and its supervisors may amend the job description as it deems necessary,without advance notice. The jobdescription is not intended to create an employment contract and should not beconstrued as such.