Dental Assistant (w/radiology license) - Lakeside Smiles Columbia - Columbia, MD

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.
· Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Qualifications and skills
· Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing program as per state guidelines
· 1+ years’ experience as a Dental Assistant
· X-Ray certified
· Comprehensive understanding of dental instruments
· Exceptional customer service skills
· Knowledge of Open Dental and other dental office automation software a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 35 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Referral program

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

What are your compensation requirements ($ per hour)?

License/Certification:

radiology license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Columbia, MD (Required)

Work Location: In person

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