Dental Assistant

Experience the Matrix Providers Advantage. We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. It is our honor to hire Healthcare Heroes to serve our Military Heroes, sharing in our mission to provide excellent healthcare with dignity, compassion, and pride. In return, we are proud to offer you: Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision 401K with Employer Match PTO and Holiday Pay Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, and Commuter Benefits Referral Bonuses We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve America's military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities. Come home to Matrix. Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Paxtuxent River, MD Employment Status: Full Time Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly. Schedule: Monday- Friday Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook) 401(k) Plan Requirements: The Dental Assistant must have and meet the following: Degree/Education : Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent AND successfully complete ONE of the following established pathways: Graduation from a Dental Assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). Graduation from a recognized Military Dental Assistant/Technician training program. Graduation from an American Red Cross (ARC) Dental Assistant training program. Possession of an active, unencumbered Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credentials from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Equivalency Determination Request: The Contractor may request an equivalency determination as a substitute for education requirements on this labor category. Such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Government Experience: Candidates must possess a minimum of twelve (12) months of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Assistant within the preceding thirty-six (36) months. Candidate must also possess documented training and proficiency in oral/dental anatomy; dental therapeutics; sterile techniques; dental materials; infection control procedures; radiation physics, biology, and protection; and digital radiographic processing techniques. Job Summary: Performs assisting in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records the related medical history of the patient. Chart examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions. Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. Assists dentist at chairside. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures and places, and removes rubber dams, period-packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Relays the dentist's instructions to the patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay. Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials. Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities. Matrix Providers will never request any form of payment from candidates in exchange for consideration for employment. Furthermore, all communication from Matrix Providers will be conducted exclusively through official Matrix Providers email addresses. Any correspondence from alternative email addresses should be considered fraudulent. Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement , please see To learn more about our Benefits Packages , please see Matrix Providers endeavors to make accessible to all users. 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