Dental Assistant

About the role

Greater Baden Medical Services (GBMS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services across Southern Maryland. Serving over 18,000 patients annually, GBMS offers a wide range of services including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, Title X family planning, dental care, behavioral health, WIC, pharmacy services, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. The patient population is predominantly Medicaid and uninsured individuals.

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.
• 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.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Requirements

• Active Maryland State Dental Radiation Technologist License.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Active Dental Assistant License.
• Active Dental Radiation Technologist License.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certification of competency.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Maryland State Dental Radiation Technologist License.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Active Dental Assistant License.
• Active Dental Radiation Technologist License.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certification of competency.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

GBMS offers competitive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Schedule

Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with some evening and weekend hours available as needed.