Dental Assistant

Quadrant, Inc.•Columbia, MD

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Quadrant, Inc. is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant with a background in Oral Surgery to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of current experience as a Dental Assistant, with specific experience in oral surgery procedures, including extractions and implants. This role requires familiarity with EMR systems, experience assisting patients under IV sedation, and Maryland x-ray certification. The Dental Assistant will provide crucial support to oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other providers in both outpatient clinic and operating room settings. Responsibilities include managing patient care from history taking to post-operative education, preparing instruments, and performing administrative tasks.

Requirements

1 plus years of current experience as a Dental Assistant
Must have a background in Oral Surgery
Must be familiar with extractions and implants
Must have experience with working with EMR
Must have experience working on patient under IV sedation
Must be x-ray certified in the state of Maryland
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon and other providers within the division for a variety of treatment procedures.
Assists in the outpatient clinic and operating room settings.
Obtains patient's medical history and takes vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse.
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment.
Provides patient education regarding treatments and post op care.
Develops and processes dental radiographs (x-rays), under supervision of licensed provider.
Obtains digital intra-oral impressions and when necessary alginates impressions under supervision of licensed provider.
Prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
Can be assigned duties specific to other dental specialties.
Performs office management tasks and clerical duties as required (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering telephone calls, billing, and ordering supplies).
Performs other duties as assigned.