ID: 552916
Dental Assistant Job Posting
Primary Office

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Dental Assistant (Entry–Mid Level), Full time, Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30am to 5:30pm Washington TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center Washington TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center is seeking a Dental Assistant who takes pride in their work, cares deeply about patients, and wants to grow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early to mid-career who is looking for real responsibility, mentorship, and room to advance. If you show initiative, consistency, and a strong work ethic, this practice will invest in you and help you move up. We are a fee-for-service specialty practice focused on treating chronic pain, airway issues, TMJD, and sleep disorders. Many of our patients come to us after years of discomfort and frustration, so empathy, professionalism, and follow-through matter here. Please review our website before applying to ensure this type of care excites you: www.dctmjsleep.com ________________________________________ What We Value • A positive and helpful attitude • Strict adherence to being on time and on schedule • A calm, respectful, drama-free workplace • Team members who notice what needs to be done and step in without being asked • A genuine desire to help patients feel supported throughout their treatment and healing process • Accountability, curiosity, and pride in doing things the right way If you’re the kind of person who wants to be trusted, relied on, and grow into more responsibility over time, you’ll do well here. ________________________________________ Responsibilities • Assist the Doctor during patient treatment and procedures • Support patients with compassion, professionalism, and clear communication • Help with patient flow, including assisting with check-in and check-out when needed • Maintain operatory readiness and support clinical efficiency • Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a smooth patient experience • Step in to help teammates when needed to keep the day running well ________________________________________ Qualifications • Current Maryland X-ray certification (required • Complete dental assisting licensure (required) • Entry- to mid-level experience welcome • QDA with Expanded Functions is a plus (pay range is higher with this qualification) • Comfortable assisting in six-handed dentistry (demonstrated during working interview) • Excellent chairside manner and patient empathy • Willingness to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time Due to the confidentiality of our patient base, a background check will be required. ________________________________________ Position Details • Full-time, Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30am to 5:30pm • Benefits: o Paid Holidays (National Holidays only) o Paid Leave (1 week; half of it being granted at the 6-month mark of employment) o Pension Plan • Pay: $22 or higher, based on experience and qualifications • Opportunity for growth and advancement for those who show initiative and consistency ________________________________________ If you’re looking for a place where your effort is noticed, you have opportunity for advancement, and your work truly helps people heal, we’d love to hear from you.