Dental Assistant

Full Time Dental AssistantConfident Smiles is adding to the team and now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in Annapolis, Maryland.As a Full Time Dental Assistant, come join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals.Full Time Dental Assistant ScheduleMonday through Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pm every other Friday 7:45am-2:00pmFull Time BenefitsCompetitive Compensation $22-26 Hourly dependent upon experienceMonthly Employee Incentive ProgramPaid Time Off401KPaid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury DutyPaid Basic Life & AD&D insuranceMedical, Dental, and VisionShort Term DisabilityVoluntary Life & AD&D InsurancePet InsuranceAccidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentivesAdditional AdvantagesPatient-centric community approachWork/life balanceOpportunity for career growthProfessional development and support with continuing educationStrong business and operational teamsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their householdEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramResponsibilitiesAssist the Dentists chairsideWelcomes patientsPrepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfortSelection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as neededInstrument sterilization according to regulationsMaintains accurate patient recordsLab tasks as instructedProvide post-operative care instructionsMaintain clean and stocked operatoriesQualificationsActive Maryland dental assistant license requiredDental Assistant training/school certificationKnowledge of ortho and implant restoration a plus2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experienceKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health & safety regulationsExperience with digital softwareExcellent interpersonal skillsKnowledge of scanning, basic assisting duties, intra-oral camera and good communicatorEqual Employment OpportunityStar Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.