Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Experienced Dental Assistant (Premium Weekend Differentials Included)Company: J’s Dental

Location: Frederick, MD

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Options Available

About J’s Dental At J’s Dental, we believe high-quality dental care should be accessible when our community actually needs it. We are a modern, fast-paced startup practice in the heart of Frederick, MD, built on a patient-first philosophy and a team-oriented culture. We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled Dental Assistant to join our core clinical team as we grow. If you want to work with state-of-the-art equipment and be part of a continuous-learning environment where your clinical expertise is respected, we want you on our team.

The Role & Schedule We are seeking an experienced chairside assistant to support our dynamic weekly schedule. Because we are committed to providing critical access to care during non-traditional hours, this position requires weekend availability. We highly value the flexibility of our clinical staff, which is why all scheduled evening and weekend shifts include a premium hourly shift differential. This is a unique opportunity to maintain a robust clinical schedule while significantly boosting your take-home pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Four-Handed Dentistry: Anticipate the doctor's needs and seamlessly assist during a variety of fast-paced restorative, preventative, and emergency procedures.
• Diagnostic Imaging: Expose and process highly accurate digital radiographs (X-rays) and intraoral photos.
• Clinical Setup & Breakdown: Prepare treatment rooms efficiently to maintain our schedule, ensuring all instruments and tray setups are ready before the patient sits down.
• Infection Control Champion: Own the sterilization center. Disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments in strict adherence to OSHA, CDC, and state guidelines.
• Patient Experience: Welcome patients, take vitals (blood pressure/pulse), manage clinical charting in our software, and provide clear, compassionate post-operative instructions.
• Front Desk Support: Act as a flexible team player by helping the front desk as needed, including warmly greeting arriving patients and handling the check-in process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of active chairside Dental Assisting experience required.
• Certifications:
• Active Maryland X-ray certification is required .
• Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA) certification is highly preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Availability: Must have the flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes required weekend shifts .
• Work Style: Exceptional communication skills, a team-first mentality, and the ability to hustle in a busy, emergency-driven clinical environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay: $26 – $33.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience and active certifications).
• Shift Premium: Immediate hourly differential applied to all scheduled evening and weekend shifts.
• Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) and subsidized dental care for you and your family.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) J’s Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To Apply: Please submit your resume outlining your clinical experience and your shift availability to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

J's Dental is a drug-free workplace.

Pay: $25.88 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off