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Registered Dental Assistant

Gaithersburg Sedation Dentistry
Gaithersburg, MD
27 - 35 USD hourly (54,000 - 70,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantFull Time

Job Description

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Maryland X-Ray Certified

Location: Gaithersburg, MD (In-Person)

Pay: $23.00 – $35.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Hiring Urgency: Immediate (Hiring 2 Candidates)

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a streamlined, professional, and patient-focused environment?

Our Gaithersburg practice is growing, and we are looking for two reliable, detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistants to join our team. If you are a Maryland X-ray certified professional who thrives in a well-organized office and loves providing top-tier patient care, we want to meet you this week!

What You’ll Do:

  • Support Excellence: Assist our dentists through seamless 4-handed dentistry and clinical procedures.
  • Patient Connection: Welcome patients, ensure their comfort, and provide clear post-operative and oral hygiene instructions.
  • Clinical Precision: Set up treatment rooms, sterilize instruments according to strict regulations, and handle lab tasks as needed.
  • Office Flow: Maintain accurate patient records and assist with scheduling to keep our day running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Certification: Active Maryland X-ray certification is required.
  • Experience: Proven track record as a dental assistant with a deep understanding of dental instruments and health & safety regulations.
  • Skills: Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills. Experience with coronal polishing or EFDA certification is a major plus!
  • Mindset: You are well-organized, reliable, and able to anticipate the needs of both the dentist and the patient.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Pay: Earn between $23 and $35/hour depending on your expertise.
  • Fast-Paced Growth: We are looking to onboard our new team members within the next 1–3 days.
  • Supportive Environment: Work in a practice that values efficiency, attention to detail, and a pleasant atmosphere for both staff and patients.

Ready to start?

We are reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Apply today to join our Gaithersburg team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Free parking • Patient comfort • Computer operation • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Computer literacy • Safety regulations • Greeting customers • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Mid-level • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • EFDA Certification • Managing patient records • Opportunities for advancement • Polishing • Communication skills • Paid sick time

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Salary
27 - 35 USD hourly (54,000 - 70,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in MD: $44k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 24, 2026

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About the Employer
Gaithersburg Sedation Dentistry
Gaithersburg, MD
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