Dental Assistant - Lakeside Smiles Columbia - Columbia, MD

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Columbia, MD

Job Description

Lakeside Smiles Columbia, a growing general dentistry practice located in Columbia MD, needs an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team. We serve all demographics of the population, from preschoolers to the elderly, and we operate a busy office. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Fridays 9am-1pm, and 1 Saturday morning per month, 8am-12pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
· Disinfect and set up treatment rooms per strict infection control guidelines.
· Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, seating and draping them.
· Instrument sterilization
· Chairside assisting, to include excellent impression taking as needed.
· Exposing intraoral and panoramic x-rays (must be x-ray certified)
· Taking intraoral photos and intraoral 3D scans
· Fabrication of temporary crowns, pouring of models, fabrication of bleaching trays, and other lab-related assignments.
· Excellent patient communication and education, to include answering patient questions, discussing treatments recommended by the doctor, oral hygiene instructions, and post-operative instructions.
· Clinical charting.
· Placing of Invisalign attachments, and patient instruction.
· Preventive maintenance of equipment, as instructed by doctor, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
· Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
· Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Qualifications and skills
· Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing program as per state guidelines
· 2+ years’ experience as a Dental Assistant
· X-Ray certified
· Comprehensive understanding of dental instruments
· Exceptional customer service skills
· Strong knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office
· Knowledge of Open Dental and other dental office automation software a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Referral program

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

What are your compensation requirements ($ per hour)?

Experience:

DENTAL ASSISTING: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

state Dental Assistant license (w/radiology) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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