We are looking for a Dental Assistant for our Maryland offices. Applicant must be willing to commute between Germantown and Silver Spring if needed. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Pay rate for this position is based on experience. Applicants with MD X-ray Certification and experience will have higher starting pay.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant(at least 1 year)
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• X-ray Certified in the state of Maryland (preferred)
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person