Dental Assistant

Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an exciting potential opportunity for a Dental Assistant to support the Naval Health Clinic in Patuxent, Maryland. Requirements U.S. Citizen Degree/Education: Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant from an accredited program by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA); or certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school; or certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course. Experience: 1 year within the preceding 36 months Certified in Radiography BLS certification through the American Heart Association Duties Provides assistance 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 related medical history of the patient; charts examination and treatment information; records prescription information. Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays; maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. Assists dentist at the chair side; performs intra‑oral procedures as directed by dentist; takes preliminary impressions for study models; removes sutures; places and removes rubber dams, perio‑packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Relays dentist’s instructions to 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. Manages patient workload, readiness, and scheduling; utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient‑specific workload and readiness status and for patient scheduling. Benefits Full‑time employee status, Monday through Friday. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. PTO. 11 paid federal holidays. EEO Statement EOE / Disability / Vet. #J-18808-Ljbffr SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources)