Dental Assistant

Overview

Smile Loft Branch Ave. has an opening for a Dental Assistant in Camp Springs, MD. We provide a working environment unlike any dental office you have ever seen! All of our staff members receive training to help them make the transition to your new professional home. We offer all this, along with a compensation package that includes health insurance plans, a competitive bonus structure, PTO, and a 401(k).

Compensation

• $18 - $25 an hour based on experience

Schedule 

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service for the patient; excellent chair-side manner
• Assist the doctor with all dental procedures
• Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctors’ schedules and patient flow; create no patient wait time; maintain time flexibility for patients; be present, engaged, and ready to work at all assigned shift times
• Help clean the office and treatment rooms
• Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment, as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
• Follow organizations safety policies and procedures
• Have knowledge and understanding of dental terminology sufficient to perform the job successfully
• Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patients chart
• Assist with other office duties as requested or needed

Qualifications

• 1+ years of prior dental assisting experience is highly preferred
• Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of all company policies and rules
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

 

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