Bowie Dental Wellness Llc is hiring: Dental Assistant in Bowie

About the Company

A beautiful and productive dental office in Bowie, MD is in search of a Dental Assistant to start ASAP!

Let's start with a question everyone wants to know--what is the salary range? Well, make us an offer and let's take it from there. The employer is optimistic and willing to work with qualified candidates. The office also offers an amazing work schedule promoting work-life balance.
So, don't delay, apply now or pass the word along!

To apply, please send resume to jobs@empowork.com.

About the Role

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

Preparing patients for dental work.
Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
Providing great patient care.
Recording treatment information in patient records.
Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Caring for dental equipment.
Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Requirements

• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.

• Dental x-ray certification. Expanded function preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of Dental Hygiene Program.

• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Consistently professional appearance and attitude.

• Able to provide great patient care.