General Assistant

Dental Assistant Opportunity At The Smilist At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care. Responsibilities Provide high-quality chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) during general and specialty dental procedures Maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming clinical environment following OSHA and CDC infection control protocols Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and set up clinical trays for specific procedures (e.g., crown and bridge, restorative, implants) Escort patients to and from the clinical area, ensuring a warm and professional patient experience Manage operatory supply levels, ordering and replenishing inventory as needed to ensure seamless clinical operations Document patient treatment plans and clinical notes accurately within Dentrix Requirements Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year Active MD X-Ray License required Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently Attention to detail and a positive attitude Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation - $500 sign on bonus! Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more! Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients Position Details Schedule : Full Time - some Saturdays required Salary Range : $20.00-$27.00/hour Location : Frederick, MD About The Company At our Frederick, MD location, you will join a collaborative team of 3 GPs, 6 RDHs. Our modern office is equipped with advanced technology, including Dentrix, to provide the highest standard of patient care. Toothio