Dental Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a competent temporary with a possibility of fulltime dental assistant who will work at the home practice location at Bay Endodontics in Easton, MD for approximately (3 - 4) months. The Dental Assistant will make the Endodontics' office more efficient and pleasant for patients.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with patients and greet them in a friendly manner.
• Review patient medical history and current medication with patient prior to treatment.
• Ensure patients are physically comfortable throughout entire treatment process.
• Record patient’s present problem or complaint in the treatment record.
• Take patient x-rays throughout treatment as needed.
• Answer patient questions and collaborate with the doctor on answers as needed.
• Prepare chair side area for treatment procedures prior to patient’s appointment.
• Aid the doctors by providing them with proper equipment throughout patient procedures.
• Prepare exam tray, cart and counter set up for patient procedures prior to the patient’s arrival.
• Sterilize all instruments and equipment.
• Efficiently and effectively respond to the doctor's needs, workflow style and requests while assisting with patient treatments.

Qualifications

• Must have an active MD radiology x-ray certification.
• Years of Experience: 2+ years in a medical/dental assistant role.
• Must have experience with digital imaging; imaging quality must be sufficient.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Flexibility with fast paced environment and interchangeable schedules.
• Proficiency Level Required with MS Office Products: basic.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

If full-time We offer a comprehensive benefits package: 401(k) with a 4% company matching, Company sponsored healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Paid time off, Company paid life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.