Dental Assistant - Fallston Dental Care - Fallston, MD

We are looking for an experienced, competent dental assistant who will be a team player and help create a pleasant, efficient experience for patients . Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. X-Ray certification required. Salary will be based on experience.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients to the dental office
Prepare patients for treatment or checkups, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental operatories clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills, (Dentrix is a plus)
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; (graduating from dental assistant school is preferred)
X-ray certification is required
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Afternoon shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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