Periodontics Surgical Dental Assistant

Overview

Peter Joseph DMD Periodontics & Implants is adding to the team and now hiring a Full Time Periodontal Surgical Dental Assistant in Baltimore, Maryland!

As a Full Time Periodontal Surgical Dental Assistant, come join our established and welcoming dental team, with beautiful and friendly office environment.

Dr. Peter Joseph has been practicing periodontics in Baltimore for over 20 years. Dr. Joseph’s private practice focuses on comprehensive treatment planning and assistance in your Dentist’s plan to carry out periodontal and surgical support for prosthetic cases ranging from single tooth restorations to full mouth reconstructions. Additionally, Dr. Joseph specializes in cosmetic procedures to aid in aesthetic treatment in conjunction with your general dentist. Dr. Joseph is proud to have been voted by his peers as a Top Periodontist in Baltimore year after year.

Full Time Periodontal Surgical Dental Assistant Schedule

Monday through Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm with 30 minutes lunch breaks

To learn more about this established practice: www.drpeterjoseph.com

Full Time Time Benefits

• Competitive Compensation $27-30 Hourly dependent upon experience
• Monthly Employee Incentive Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional Advantages

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Assist the Periodontist with surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Welcomes patients
• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
• Support infection control and safety protocols
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Radiology Certification for X-Rays, EFDA Certification, CPR Certification, and Periodontal Surgical experience prefered but not required
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
• Reliable and efficient while taking pride with completion of tasks
• Knowledge of dental treatments to answer patient questions in a skilled manner while helping patients feel comfortable
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to communicate with Doctor, staff and patients in a professional and friendly way
• Positive, team-oriented attitude as we have a great culture and a family feel
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Billingual preferred
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowlege of scanning, basic assisting duties, intra-oral camera and good communicator
• Reliable, detail oriented, ability to work with a team, dedicated, critical thinker and must have a high level of integrity

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.