Choptank Community Health System, Inc..·Cambridge, Maryland
The Dental Assistant III provides chairside clinical support, performs diagnostic radiographic imaging, and maintains dental equipment and sterile environments. They also manage inventory, handle laboratory cases, and assist with patient scheduling and administrative tasks.
The Dental Assistant III (DA III) is also a licensed Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA) or Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in the state of Maryland. The DA III prepares, sterilizes, organizes and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established safety guidelines and standards. Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuators, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. DA III can provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in the provision of clinical dental care, including operative, preventative, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and/or oral surgery procedures. Takes diagnostic quality l radiographic images in accordance with dentists’ orders, assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment, and instruments. Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with the established protocol and procedures. This is a nonexempt, full-time position in pay grade 3 with the pay range of $19.14 - $24.88. The Dental Assistant III reports directly to the Dental Clinical Quality Director.
Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:
Prioritizing access for all individuals;
Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.
Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Market context
Maryland dental assistants and hygiene support roles are typically in steady demand because practices need reliable patient-facing staff who can manage chairside support and office flow. Competition often centers on interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and any prior clinical exposure, while benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here against the original posting, and be ready to highlight customer service experience and any hands-on dental or hygiene background in your application.
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