Entry-Level Dental Assistant I

Job overview

The Entry-Level Dental Assistant I role is onsite in Chestertown, MD, with pay of $16.17–$19.41 per hour. The position supports dental clinical care at Choptank Community Health System, which emphasizes access to care and improved health outcomes for Eastern Shore communities. The assistant prepares and maintains instruments, equipment, operatories, and supplies, and may provide chairside support to dentists and hygienists. The role helps keep clinical workflows safe and organized and supports patient visits, records, and dental emergencies.

What you'll do

• Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment and instruments
• maintain equipment and operatory cleanliness
• manage supplies and inventory
• maintain laboratory slips and dental records
• assist dentists and hygienists with procedures as appropriate
• prepare materials and instruments for appointments
• support patient scheduling and referrals
• triage dental emergencies
• travel to other CCHS sites to cover departmental shortages.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant i

entry-level

dental clinic

chairside assistance

instrument sterilization

patient care

dental records

inventory

chestertown md

choptank community health system

full-time

$16.17–$19.41/hr

health insurance

tuition assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition and education assistance, certification scholarships, nine paid holidays, flexible paid time off, 403(b) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, referral program, and discretionary bonuses.

Why this role

Dental experience is beneficial but not required; Maryland Dental Radiation Technician license must be obtained within one year of hire.

About the employer

Choptank Community Health System, Inc.. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.