Dental Assistant - Full Time
Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions · Fort Meade, MD · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join DOCS Dental, a company that provides state-of-the-art dental care at Army and Air Force bases, specifically for military families and veterans.
Responsibilities
- BUILDING RAPPORT WITH PATIENTS AND FOSTERING A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE.
- PREPARING PATIENTS FOR DENTAL PROCEDURES, ENSURING THEY FEEL COMFORTABLE AND INFORMED.
- MASTERY OF DENTAL SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST IN TREATMENT EFFICIENCY.
- STERILIZING AND DISINFECTING INSTRUMENTS AND MAINTAINING INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS.
- SUPPORTING DENTISTS DURING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SETUP, BREAKDOWN, AND DISPOSAL OF BIOHAZARDS.
- MANAGING CLERICAL DUTIES, INCLUDING DAILY AND MONTHLY REPORTING, WITH STRONG ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
Requirements
- CURRENT DENTAL ASSISTANT RADILOGY LICENSE / DANB CERTIFICATION.
- MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL ASSISTING.
- X-RAY CERTIFICATION (REQUIRED).
- CPR/BLS CERTIFICATION (REQUIRED).
- VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.
- WILLINGNESS TO OBTAIN A REAL ID BEFORE EMPLOYMENT.
- PREFERRED: EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION AND CORONAL POLISHING CERTIFICATION.
Qualifications
- Current Dental Assistant Radiology License / DANB Certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in dental assisting.
- X-Ray Certification (required).
- CPR/BLS Certification (required).
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to obtain a Real ID before employment.
- PREFERRED: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification and Coronal Polishing certification.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective time management.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
DOCS Dental offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Benefits
Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.