Expanded Function Dental AssistantDr.Paul PiontkowskiOxon Hill, MD 20745 Job description
We are searching for a highly skilled and seasoned Certified Dental Assistant who will make our offices more efficient and pleasant for our discerning patients!
We will pay Top Dollar for only Top-Quality Candidates. The team we put together must be ranked the best in Metro Area—seeking only those that want to work in a serious, yet comfortable environment—with no nonsense or drama! Our team is small, but mighty! The opportunity to make a difference in our patients lives is large and you are not just a number.
We are a small, boutique fee for service practice, offering elective treatments (sleep studies, appliances, and restorative procedures) to relieve chronic pain, from malocclusion, restricted airways, and other TMJ complications. Our work is extremely interesting, and our patients respect the Doctor and his treatments as we are often their last resort.
Schedule:
4 days a week in our Oxon Hill location hours: 8:30am - 5:30-6:30 pm.
1 day a week (rotating Tuesdays and Thursdays) at our Bethesda location hours: 11:30am - 730pm (no traffic!)
Responsibilities:
Welcome our patients in the dental office as well as check them out upon leaving.
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the Doctor through 6 handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule follow up appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
Minimum 4-5 years experience as a Certified Dental assistant (Must have proof of Certification)
Maryland Dental X-Ray Current Certification required (Must have proof of certification)
Expanded Function (Not required but preferred)
Experienced working six handed dentistry
Excellent Bed Side manners
Solid computer skills
Understanding of health andamp; safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Cross trained front andamp; and back
Excellent communication and people skills
High attention to detail
Well-organized and extremely reliable is a must
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time M-F
Salary: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour Based on Experience
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Experience:
Certified Dental Assistant: 4 years (Required)
Expanded Function ($$)
6 Handed Dentistry
Maryland X-Ray Certification (Required)
Please confirm you are able to travel to both offices as noted in the advertisement
Work Location: Multiple Locations-Bethesda, MD- 1 Day a week/National Harbor MD - 4 Days per week.