Licensed Dental Assistant

Mary's Center; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a forward-thinking health center as a Licensed Dental Assistant I. This role is essential in providing direct patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of dental procedures. You will prepare instruments, manage patient interactions, and maintain compliance with health regulations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about oral health and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

25 days paid time off

10 paid holidays

5 educational days

$2000/year tuition reimbursement

WMATA metro/bus subsidy

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification, DANB certification, and x-ray licensure required.
• Licensed or in the process of licensure in DC and/or Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Collect and record patient health histories for accurate records.
• Assist in dental procedures and manage patient care.

Skills

Patient management

Dental x-rays

Instrument transfer

Dental charting

Emergency management

Education

CPR (BLS) certification

DANB certification

X-ray licensure

Licensure in DC and/or Maryland

Job description

Position Summary

The Licensed Dental Assistant I (LDA I) assists the dentist and clinic in direct patient care and performs clinical and clerical functions, including setting up and cleaning the dental unit for timely turnover. The Dental Assistant also provides oral health information to Mary's Center participants and staff, including outreach events.

Reportability

This position reports directly to the Dental Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

1. Preparation and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
2. Collection and recording of patient health histories to ensure accurate dental records
3. Patient management during dental procedures
4. Instrument transfer
5. Dental procedure isolation techniques
6. Preparation of dental materials, cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
7. Dental charting
8. Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies and assistance in oral health management
9. Inventory control and management
10. Taking dental x-rays
11. Applying topical fluoride treatments
12. Taking impressions and bite registrations
13. Assisting in maintaining all Oral Health Department areas in compliance with policies and procedures
14. Receiving and making necessary telephone calls related to professional matters and patient care
15. Assisting with clinical and administrative functions as appropriate
16. Proper disposal of contaminated materials following regulations
17. Full compliance with the center's Exposure Control Plan
18. Traveling as necessary to meet operational needs
19. Performing other related tasks as directed by a supervisor
20. Ensuring personal compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and protocols
21. Assisting in the electronic transfer of data from paper to digital formats
22. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The following are the minimum requirements:

• Current CPR (BLS) certification, DANB certification, and x-ray licensure
• Licensed or in the process of licensure in DC and/or Maryland

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit; frequently reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, or hear; able to lift objects up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Primarily in a dental setting with moderate to loud noise levels.

Full-time Benefits

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement options
• 25 days of paid time off annually, plus 10 paid holidays and 5 educational days
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• $2000/year tuition reimbursement
• WMATA metro/bus subsidy