Dental Assistant - Dental Care Alliance : Job Details

Overview

* $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is currently hiring a Pediatric Dental Assistant to work at our office located in Parkville, Maryland. This is a full-time position, Tuesday - Friday. The Dental Assistant we hire must either be x-ray certified in the state of MD and preferred to have at-least hands on dental assisting experience or a recent graduate from a formal dental assisting program. This ideal candidate must be a team player with a compassionate attitude; self motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!

Compensation for this position $19-$24

Responsibilities

* 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.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills:

* X-ray license for the state of Maryland

* Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program

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