Dental Assistant

Dental Office•Camp Springs, MD

9d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Smile Loft Branch Ave. has an opening for a Dental Assistant in Camp Springs, MD. We provide a working environment unlike any dental office you have ever seen! All of our staff members receive training to help them make the transition to your new professional home. We offer all this, along with a compensation package that includes health insurance plans, a competitive bonus structure, PTO, and a 401(k). Compensation $18 - $25 an hour based on experience Schedule Full-time Monday - Friday

Requirements

1+ years of prior dental assisting experience is highly preferred
Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of all company policies and rules
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service for the patient; excellent chair-side manner
Assist the doctor with all dental procedures
Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctors’ schedules and patient flow; create no patient wait time; maintain time flexibility for patients; be present, engaged, and ready to work at all assigned shift times
Help clean the office and treatment rooms
Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment, as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Follow organizations safety policies and procedures
Have knowledge and understanding of dental terminology sufficient to perform the job successfully
Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patients chart
Assist with other office duties as requested or needed