Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Location: Laurel, Maryland Address: 13600 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 Status: Full-Time

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday schedule with two weekends required per month. (When working a weekend, two weekdays will be provided off to ensure no more than 5 working days per week).

Compensation: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour. Annualized: $52,000 – $66,560 based on a 40-hour work week.

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our growing clinical team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-provider environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

The Dental Assistant will support providers across a variety of procedures, helping to ensure efficient clinical flow while creating a positive and comfortable experience for patients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped practice with strong systems and a collaborative team culture.

Practice Overview: Privately owned, multi-provider dental practice. Includes general and specialty services. Modern, state-of-the-art facility with the latest technology. Strong patient volume with consistent daily flow. Team-oriented environment focused on quality care and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities: Assist providers during a wide range of procedures, including restorative, surgical, and specialty treatments. Prepare and break down operatories before and after patient visits. Take digital radiographs and intraoral images as needed. Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols. Provide chairside support to ensure efficient and productive scheduling. Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene. Accurately document clinical notes and assist with charting. Manage supplies, instruments, and equipment to ensure readiness for patient care.

Qualifications: Prior experience as a Dental Assistant preferred. Radiology certification (as required by Maryland). Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology. Excellent communication and patient care skills. Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic. Experience with dental software systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental) preferred.

Benefits: Medical insurance covered at 100% for the individual employee. 2 weeks of paid vacation per year. Paid holidays.

Private practice • Chairside assisting • Patient comfort • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Patient flow optimization • Dental care patient counseling • Weekends as needed • Image acquisition for patient care • Paid holidays • Full-time • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental sterilization procedures • Dental terminology • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Perioperative Care • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Monday to Friday • Patient charting • Equipment inventory management • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Post-operative care • Open Dental