Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Registered Dental Assistant will support a general dentistry, multi-provider clinic by providing comprehensive chairside and radiology-focused assistance to the dentist. This role will support general chairside duties, expanded functions, and surgical or specialty procedures while helping ensure efficient patient care and well-maintained clinical operations. The position requires no travel and offers continuing education support, cross-training opportunities, and a pathway to become a lead assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during general, surgical, and specialty procedures.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures and aftercare instructions.
• Acquire dental radiographs and perform X-ray procedures.
• Set up and break down operatories and dental instruments.
• Assist with impressions and expanded-function procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Educate patients on oral health and treatment-related care.
• Document care accurately in electronic health records and coordinate appointments.

Required Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in dental assisting.
• Registered Dental Assistant certification or registration.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification.
• Current radiology or X-Ray certification in Maryland state.
• Knowledge of chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control, and dental instrumentation.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Strong patient education and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental assisting program diploma or certificate.

Our practice is a general dental practice, which offers a wide range of dental services, and we encourage all doctors to explore the areas of dentistry they feel comfortable with, knowing that they have the mentorship from an experienced dentist and supportive team. Our practice offers services in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, restorative procedures (both fixed and removable), Invisalign Orthodontics, Implant placement and restoration, teeth whitening, etc. While proficiency in all these areas is not required, we are happy to help enhance your skills if you're interested.

We do expect all our dentists to maintain high standards of care, be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, manage their time effectively, and provide excellent chairside manners.

Company Description

Our practice is a general dental practice, which offers a wide range of dental services, and we encourage all doctors to explore the areas of dentistry they feel comfortable with, knowing that they have the mentorship from an experienced dentist and supportive team. Our practice offers services in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, restorative procedures (both fixed and removable), Invisalign Orthodontics, Implant placement and restoration, teeth whitening, etc. While proficiency in all these areas is not required, we are happy to help enhance your skills if you're interested.\r\n\r\nWe do expect all our dentists to maintain high standards of care, be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, manage their time effectively, and provide excellent chairside manners.