Dental Assistant

About the role

Charles Street Dental is a friendly, close-knit dental practice seeking a compassionate and experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. Our office provides a warm, welcoming environment where patient care is our top priority. We're looking for someone who is not only skilled in assisting with dental procedures but also has a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional care to every patient. If you're a reliable team player who values a supportive and patient-centered work environment and is passionate about making a difference, we'd love to meet you! Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic are a must as we aim to provide the best care possible in a collaborative and nurturing space.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures (required experience with scanning and fabricating temporaries)
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control protocols
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed
• Set up and break down treatment rooms before and after procedures
• Provide patient education on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure care
• Prepare and manage patient charts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
• Assist with taking dental impressions and preparing materials for dental appliances
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
• Welcome patients and ensure patient comfort and help ease anxiety during treatments
• Adhere to all regulatory and safety standards in the practice
• Other tasks as instructed

Qualifications

• Active Maryland dental assistant EFDA license
• Maryland Radiology license required
• Must have ability to guide doctor through multiple chairs, friendly, patient centric personality, team player, timely and reliable
• Dental Assistant training/school certification
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday 7:15 AM-4:30 PM
• 60-minute lunch breaks
• Fridays off!

Pay

• Competitive compensation $26.00 - $28.00 hourly rate based upon experience
• Monthly Team Member Incentive Bonus

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household

Additional practice advantages

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams