Certified Dental Assistant - Baltimore MD

Job Description

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Type
Temporary Full Time


Overview

Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is now urgently hiring for a highly skilled EFDA Dental Assistant.


Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Why Choose Johns Hopkins Intrastaff? At Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, you're not just an employee; you're an integral part of a renowned healthcare system. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we offer you the unique advantage of being both a temporary employee and a valued member of our prestigious organization.

Position Overview:

The Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, is seeking a Dental Assistant, qualified in Expanded Functions, to provide chairside assistance within the team-based dental clinic for both inpatients and ambulatory care.


Location:

JHOC 6, 601 North Caroline St, Baltimore, MD.


Schedule:

PRN

Pay Rate:

starting at $28/hr

What We Offer:

Impactive Work: You will have a positive impact on making a difference in a patient's life.
World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
Cutting-Edge Innovation: Gain exposure to state-of-the-art technology and participate in groundbreaking medical research that shapes the future of healthcare.
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Access to Johns Hopkins Credit Union, and more.

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!
Responsibilities

Prepare patients and operatory for dental procedures.
Expanded Function Duties:
Take vital signs (blood pressure /pulse readings - take and record)
Placing or removing retraction cord
Removing sutures
Drying a root canal
Applying topical fluoride; applying fluoride varnish
Placing or removing a rubber dam
Removing or placing a periodontal dressing
Preparing and fitting stainless steel crowns
Taking alginate impressions for intraoral appliances
Placing or removing a matrix band
Preparing temporary crowns
Cementing temporary crowns or restorations
Performing vitality tests
Placement of temporary restorations
Removing temporary crowns
Removing excess cement
Fabricating athletic mouth-guards, bleaching trays, fluoride trays, impressions trays, night-guards on models
Delivery of restorative material with dentist at chairside
Applying desensitizing agents
Fabricate indirect restorations in a lab
Digital impressions
Performing bite registration
Bleaching (using bleaching trays)
Applying bonding agents
Applying topical anesthesia
Etching teeth
Fabricating indirect restorations in a dental office
Apply desensitizing agents
Placing and removing wedges
Oral Hygiene instructions
All duties designated to Dental Assistants, under the same level of required supervision
Any other duty approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.

Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).

Provide patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures.

Clean and maintain each operatory and lab area following all HEIC and OSHA guidelines to ensure compliance.

Provide excellent customer service.


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Must be a great communicator, able to multitask with the ability to anticipate the provider's needs, while listening to the patient.

High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of 3 years of prior experience as an EFDA.
Must be registered by the State of Maryland as a Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties.
Must be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through the Dental Assisting National Board
Requires current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners in Dental Radiation Technology.
Requires CPR Certification