Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Jessup, MD; compensation is not specified. The position supports dental services in a correctional healthcare environment. The dental assistant supports dentists by documenting services, preparing and maintaining equipment, assisting during procedures, and coordinating patient appointments. Accurate records and clinic sanitation help the dental team monitor care and serve patients.

What you'll do

• Maintain dental charts and records of findings
• schedule patient appointments
• provide chair-side assistance during procedures
• sterilize instruments and mix restorative materials as needed
• perform intra-oral and extra-oral X-rays and develop and mount films
• maintain X-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental units
• manage supplies and equipment, order supplies, and set up patient trays
• complete instrument count sheets, perform dental screenings, and maintain clinic cleanliness and sanitation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

dental clinic

chair-side assistance

dental records

dental x-rays

instrument sterilization

patient scheduling

supply management

jessup md

wellpath

cpr certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree or dental technology certification from an accredited school and experience in a private or public dental practice as a dental technician or registered dental assistant. CPR and state-mandated certifications or training must be obtained and maintained.

About the employer

Wellpath is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.