Dental Assistant

• Greet and welcome patients and visitors to the practice
• Help maintain a clean and organize office
• Active X-ray license in the state of Maryland (Dental Radiation Technologist License)
• Commitment and ability to keep the patients and practice information confidential.
• Dentrix software experience is a plus
• Oral surgery/general assisting
• Neat in appearance
• Team player Duties:
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Please submit your resume for immediate consideration.
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

• Bel Air, MD 21014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Dentist Bel Air, MD - Campus Hills Dentistry