Dental Assistant, Grade 14

Montgomery County • 1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery County is seeking a Dental Assistant to work in various public health settings, including a mobile health van and brick-and-mortar dental clinics. This role is crucial for providing oral health care to underserved populations such as children, seniors, pregnant women, and adults with limited access to dental services. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with community dental partners.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant with clinical practice in dental patient care.
• Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
• Proof of completion of a Dental Assistant Program will be accepted in lieu of the experience requirement.
• Registration card upon application, verifying they are on the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners’ roster as a Dental Assistant.
• Certification in Radiation Technology to include an approved course of at least two (2) hours of infection control with OSHA protocol.
• Possession and maintenance of an American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers at the time of hire.
• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a Dental Assistant
• Active Maryland Radiology License
• CPR Level III certification
• Knowledge and experience using an electronic dental record system

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical assistance to dental providers.
• Passes instruments and medications, keeps treatment area clear, and assists during procedures.
• Charts, documents medical history, and medications.
• Educates patients regarding procedures and post-procedure instructions.
• Places, exposes, and processes intra-oral radiographs.
• Monitors and implements effective infection control techniques and hazardous materials guidelines.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains instruments and equipment.
• Provides technical support for entering clinic data into electronic dental records and clinic statistics forms.
• Maintains dental supplies, keeps inventory, and orders supplies as necessary.
• Provides post-operative care.
• Assists in scheduling appointments, maintaining client records, and coordinating dental services.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours totaling 40 per week
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED