What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) position at La Plata Dental?
Full-Time Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
La Plata Dental | La Plata, Maryland
La Plata Dental is looking for an experienced, professional, and highly motivated Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to join our team full-time.
La Plata Dental has been a staple in the La Plata community for many years. Our practice has built its reputation on providing comprehensive, high-quality dental care while treating every patient like family. We are proud to have a wonderful, collaborative team that is committed to creating an exceptional experience for our patients from the moment they enter the practice.
We are seeking a Full-Time Certified Dental Assistant who is X-ray certified and has the clinical experience, professionalism, and positive attitude necessary to thrive in a fast-paced, comprehensive dental practice.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate is confident clinically, attentive to detail, comfortable working alongside providers during a variety of procedures, and understands the importance of staying one step ahead of the doctor.
Required skills and experience include:
- Current CDA certification
- Current X-ray certification
- Experience with four-handed dentistry
- Experience with iTero scanning
- Experience assisting with implant surgery and implant-related procedures
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and clinical procedures
- Ability to properly set up and break down treatment rooms
- Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols
- Ability to anticipate the provider’s needs during procedures
- Ability to maintain an efficient patient flow in a fast-paced dental environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established clinical protocols
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a professional work environment
Patient Care Is Extremely Important to Us
Technical skills are important, but the way you treat people matters just as much.
Our patients are an extension of the La Plata Dental family, and we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people feel comfortable and cared for.
The right candidate will be warm, compassionate, professional, and confident when communicating with patients. You should be able to explain what is happening during a patient's visit, help ease dental anxiety, and support the doctor in delivering an exceptional overall patient experience.
Teamwork Matters
We are looking for a true team player.
Our ideal candidate understands that a successful dental practice requires everyone to work together. You should be willing to assist your teammates when needed, communicate effectively with the clinical and administrative teams, and maintain a positive and solutions-focused attitude—even during busy days.
We value individuals who take initiative, accept feedback professionally, remain accountable for their responsibilities, and take pride in contributing to the success of the entire practice.
Clinical Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Chairside assisting using four-handed dentistry
- Assisting with comprehensive restorative procedures
- Assisting with implant surgery and other advanced procedures
- Completing accurate iTero digital scans
- Taking diagnostic-quality dental X-rays
- Preparing treatment rooms before patient appointments
- Ensuring instruments, materials, and equipment are prepared for each procedure
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining appropriate infection-control standards
- Reviewing the daily schedule and preparing in advance for upcoming procedures
- Maintaining clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories
- Documenting clinical information accurately
- Providing patients with appropriate pre-operative and post-operative instructions
- Supporting efficient room turnover and patient flow
- Communicating effectively with doctors, hygienists, administrative team members, and patients
- Helping maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming clinical environment
Schedule
This is a full-time position.
Regular office hours are approximately 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, with one Saturday per month required.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and be dependable in maintaining the established work schedule.
Why Join La Plata Dental?
This is an opportunity to become part of an established practice with deep roots in the community.
At La Plata Dental, we believe dentistry is about more than completing procedures. It is about developing relationships, earning patients' trust, providing comprehensive care, and creating an environment where patients know they are genuinely cared for.
You will be joining a wonderful team that values:
Exceptional Patient Care, Clinical Excellence, Professionalism, Teamwork, Accountability and Effective Communication.
If you are an experienced CDA who enjoys comprehensive dentistry, takes pride in your clinical skills, works well in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a practice that treats its patients like family, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about joining the La Plata Dental team!
Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $32