Dental Assistant

Specialty1 Partners • Annapolis, MD

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Endodontics in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support its mission of providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. The Dental Assistant provides excellent patient service, supports the dentist with administrative and basic dental tasks, and helps ensure that patients' needs, concerns, and questions are addressed. The role includes helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout their visits and coordinating other office responsibilities as needed.

The successful candidate is kind, passionate, collaborative, detail-oriented, and reliable, and is able to adjust proactively to changing priorities. The position requires at least one year of dental assistant experience; specialty experience is preferred. X-ray certification is required. A high school diploma is required, as is a certificate from an accredited dental assistant program and an active state radiology license when required by law. The role also has physical and clinical demands, including extended sitting, standing, and clinical positioning, assisting patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and responding quickly in emergencies.

Requirements

• At least one year of proven experience as a dental assistant.
• X-ray certification.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• High school diploma.
• Certificate from an accredited dental assistant program if required by law.
• Active state radiology license if required by law.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas.
• Ability to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods.
• Ability to work around medical equipment and instruments.
• Ability to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Dental assistant experience in a specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office.
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through four-handed dentistry.
• Provide oral hygiene and postoperative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Schedule appointments and postoperative visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist with payment procedures.
• Help facilitate and coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• BCBS medical and dental insurance options
• VSP vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance policy for the employee
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Pet insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with matching options
• HSA/FSA account access
• Identity theft protection
• Legal services package
• Hospital, accident, and critical care coverage
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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