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American Dental Companies

Dental Assistant

American Dental Companies, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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Join our team at Judd Dentistry!

We're expanding and excited to welcome a new Dental Assistant to our team!

We're seeking a qualified and reliable Dental Assistant who can help make our office more efficient and create a pleasant experience for our patients. This role supports both administrative and clinical tasks to help ease the dentist's workload and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient care. You should be comfortable following instructions, adhering to dental office protocols, and contributing to a supportive team environment.

An interest in learning and assisting with facial aesthetics is a plus!

Responsibilities:

Greet and welcome patients upon arrival to the office

Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort throughout

Select, set up, and organize instruments, equipment, and materials as needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment room

Schedule and confirm patient appointments

Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Qualifications:

Proven experience working as a dental assistant

Familiarity with dental instruments and sterilization techniques

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical procedures, such as coronal polishing is a plus

Proficient with dental software and general computer skills

Strong communication skills with a friendly, patient-focused demeanor

Excellent attention to detail

Organized, dependable, and able to multitask effectively

High school diploma required; graduation from an accredited dental assisting program preferred

Additional certifications or training (e.g., EFDA) are a plus

We describe our company culture as:

Detail-oriented - quality and precision-focused

People-oriented - supportive and fairness-focused

Team-oriented - cooperative and collaborative

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday