Dental Assistant

$37,440 - $58,240/Yr

Landmark Smiles Of Scottsdale - Glen Burnie, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Glen Burnie, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

We are seeking a competent dental assistant to enhance the efficiency and patient experience in our dental office. The role involves providing excellent customer service, assisting with administrative and basic dental tasks, and ensuring compliance with dental office regulations. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in both direct and indirect patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Nice-to-haves

• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
• Experience in sterilization

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off