What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Family Values Dental?
Family Values Dental -- Ryan Wratchford DDS
General Dental Office in LaVale MD seeking a Dental Assistant. Maryland Radiology certification and at least 1 year experience preferred. Beginning in January 2026.
$20-27 per hour depending on dental experience and MD radiograph certification
Hours:
Monday 9-4:30
Tuesday 9-4:30
Wednesday 9-4
(Occasional Thursday hours)
Job Duties:
- Directly assist the Dentist during patient treatment with suction and handling of instruments
- Setup instrumentation, disinfect, and clean up treatment rooms
- Take radiographs as prescribed by the Dentist
- Keep inventory of and order supplies
- Routine and preventive maintenance of equipment such as patient dental chairs, delivery units, waterlines, autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and other machinery and equipment as needed
- Greet, check in and seat patients
- Check out patients, accept payment, and schedule follow-up appointments using Open Dental software
- Keep operatory, front desk area, waiting room, restroom, hallways and entryway neat, clean, and in order
Our office is a small, family oriented general dental practice with great relationships with our patients.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Maryland Radiology License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27