Lakeside Smiles Columbia , a growing general dentistry practice located in Columbia MD, needs an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team. We serve all demographics of the population, from preschoolers to the elderly, and we operate a busy office. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Fridays 9am-1pm, and 1 Saturday morning per month, 8am-12pm.

Job Type:

Full-time Responsibilities:

• Disinfect and set up treatment rooms per strict infection control guidelines.
• Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, seating and draping them.
• Instrument sterilization
• Chairside assisting, to include excellent impression taking as needed.
• Exposing intraoral and panoramic x-rays (must be x-ray certified)
• Taking intraoral photos and intraoral 3D scans
• Fabrication of temporary crowns, pouring of models, fabrication of bleaching trays, and other lab-related assignments.
• Excellent patient communication and education, to include answering patient questions, discussing treatments recommended by the doctor, oral hygiene instructions, and post-operative instructions.
• Clinical charting.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Qualifications and skills
• Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing program as per state guidelines
• 1+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant
• X-Ray certified
• Comprehensive understanding of dental instruments
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Knowledge of Open Dental and other dental office automation software a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Referral program Application Question(s): What are your compensation requirements ($ per hour)?

License/Certification:

radiology license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Columbia, MD (Required)

Work Location:

In person