Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) / Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) | $23-$30/hr | 4-Day Workweek

Overview

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job description:

Feeling underappreciated in your Dental Assistant role? We’re searching for an experienced Certified Dental Assistant (with radiology certification) who’s ready for more than "just a job".

At Damascus Dental of Mount Airy, we keep our team small, supportive, and stress-free—because a friendly, relaxed environment makes every day better for both our patients and our staff.

Can you relate to any of these?

• You’re a positive, motivated person who leaves work emotionally drained from trying to stay upbeat in a high-stress, negative environment.
• You go above and beyond yet rarely feel appreciated or supported.
• Time off is difficult to plan and often doesn’t get approved.
• The atmosphere at work leaves you feeling more exhausted than fulfilled.

If this sounds like your current situation, it might be time to find a better fit—a place you can call your “forever office.”

About the Company

Damascus Dental of Mount Airy is a small, privately owned dental practice looking for the right fit to join our limited, highly selective team. We take pride in fostering a positive, communicative, and team-focused culture where every member feels valued and supported.

Compensation & Benefits

What We Offer

• Work-life balance: 4-day workweeks, occasional half-day Fridays, no weekends, and 1-hour lunches.
• Continuing education: Opportunities for professional development and C.E. credits through courses and in-office trainings.
• Strong communication: We value open, respectful communication—with patients and between team members.
• Supportive leadership and a genuine appreciation for your contributions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor chairside, anticipating needs and ensuring efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Prepare and maintain operatories and hygiene rooms, ensuring instruments and materials are properly set up, cleaned, sterilized, and restocked.
• Greet and seat patients, review and update medical histories, record chief complaints, and ensure patient comfort.
• Take scheduled diagnostic radiographs while following all safety standards.
• Perform clinical support duties, including adjusting appliances, applying topical anesthetic and fluoride, fabricating temporaries, and other duties as permitted by applicable regulations.
• Reinforce recommended treatment and accurately document completed procedures, clinical findings, treatment plans, and pending treatment.
• Assist with patient dismissal by providing post-operative instructions, completing documentation, and coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Maintain strict infection control protocols, including proper sterilization, hand hygiene, and adherence to OSHA and office guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with the doctor, hygienists, and team to support diagnosis, treatment planning, scheduling, and overall patient care.
• Assist with periodontal charting and dental examinations, communicating patient concerns and clinical findings to the doctor and hygienists.
• Provide patient education on preventive care, treatment procedures, oral hygiene techniques, and home care recommendations.
• Coordinate hygiene recall and continuing care scheduling with the hygienists and front office team.
• Utilize Dentrix daily for charting, scheduling, and clinical documentation.
• Operate Dexis and iTero scanner to capture high-quality diagnostic images and digital impressions.

Expectations

• Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and oral health concepts.
• Provide support to both the doctor and hygienists as assigned. All Dental Assistants are expected to share these responsibilities and may not selectively opt out of assisting either provider.
• Maintain professionalism through punctuality, accountability, and consistent job performance.
• Present a professional appearance and adhere to office dress code and PPE requirements.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining appropriate patient boundaries and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Adapt to changes in scheduling, provider needs, and patient flow.
• Work efficiently, stay organized, and use downtime productively without prompting.
• Complete all tasks and documentation accurately by the end of each day.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and proactively with patients and team members.
• Accept feedback constructively and demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment and handle conflicts professionally.
• Remain focused during work hours and refrain from personal phone use or social media.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Requirements

Experience

• General Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

• Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• Maryland Radiology certification (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Mount Airy, MD 21771 (Required)

Work Location: In person