full-time 5 days ago
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Derwood Family dentistry
Rockville, MD 20855
15 - 18/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Chairside Assistance & Patient Care
Delivered chairside assistance during complex dental procedures, including crown placements, root canals, fillings, and extractions.
Prepared and organized treatment rooms, ensuring all required instruments, materials, and patient records were ready prior to scheduled appointments.
Welcomed and positioned up to 15 patients daily, reviewing medical histories and easing patient anxiety through compassionate communication.
Provided clear post-operative care instructions to patients and guardians, improving compliance and recovery outcomes.
Diagnostics & Lab Work (X-ray Certification)
Exposed and processed digital X-rays (bitewing, periapical, and panoramic) with 98% accuracy, adhering strictly to ALARA safety guidelines.
Fabricated accurate dental impressions and poured diagnostic stone models for crowns, bridges, and custom whitening trays.
Mixed and prepared dental materials, cements, and composites precisely to ensure optimal material performance during treatments.
Sterilization & Compliance
Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments and operatories daily, following strict OSHA, CDC, and state board infection control protocols.
Monitored and maintained autoclave equipment, running weekly biological spore tests to guarantee complete sterilization compliance.
Managed hazardous waste and chemical disposal safely, protecting staff and patients from cross-contamination.
Office Operations & Administration
Managed patient records using Dentrix software, accurately documenting treatment plans, completed procedures, and clinical notes.
Optimized scheduling and minimized patient wait times by coordinating effectively with dentists, hygienists, and front office staff.
Tracked and ordered clinical inventory, reducing supply waste by 12% while keeping necessary materials fully stocked.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Delivered chairside assistance during complex dental procedures, including crown placements, root canals, fillings, and extractions.
Prepared and organized treatment rooms, ensuring all required instruments, materials, and patient records were ready prior to scheduled appointments.
Welcomed and positioned up to 15 patients daily, reviewing medical histories and easing patient anxiety through compassionate communication.
Provided clear post-operative care instructions to patients and guardians, improving compliance and recovery outcomes.
Diagnostics & Lab Work (X-ray Certification)
Exposed and processed digital X-rays (bitewing, periapical, and panoramic) with 98% accuracy, adhering strictly to ALARA safety guidelines.
Fabricated accurate dental impressions and poured diagnostic stone models for crowns, bridges, and custom whitening trays.
Mixed and prepared dental materials, cements, and composites precisely to ensure optimal material performance during treatments.
Sterilization & Compliance
Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments and operatories daily, following strict OSHA, CDC, and state board infection control protocols.
Monitored and maintained autoclave equipment, running weekly biological spore tests to guarantee complete sterilization compliance.
Managed hazardous waste and chemical disposal safely, protecting staff and patients from cross-contamination.
Office Operations & Administration
Managed patient records using Dentrix software, accurately documenting treatment plans, completed procedures, and clinical notes.
Optimized scheduling and minimized patient wait times by coordinating effectively with dentists, hygienists, and front office staff.
Tracked and ordered clinical inventory, reducing supply waste by 12% while keeping necessary materials fully stocked.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Medical scheduling
• Dentrix
• Contamination control
• Fabrication
• Autoclaving
• Dentrix
• Contamination control
• Fabrication
• Autoclaving
About Derwood Family dentistry
Derwood Family Dentistry, led by Dr. Niruja Santhirasegaram, is dedicated to keeping their patients smiling and shining. They offer a range of services including teeth whitening, kids dental specials, dental memberships, and virtual dental emergency appointments.