Dental Assistant

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 23, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in Clinical Services/Dentistry, Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or eduaction must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, assists and participates in the dental care of patients and in public health dentistry programs.

Under supervision, assists dentists in the direct care of patients in clinics, schools, and County dental facilities. Assists in the practice of four-handed dentistry.

Assists in the administration of various dental referral programs.Prepares patients for dental examinations. Places and exposes radiographs.

Provides oral hygiene instruction to patients.Prepares and maintains dental supplies, instruments, laboratory impressions, appliances, and equipment according to established standards.

Sets up and closes out clinic rooms.Schedules, receives, and collects fees from patients.

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of dental records, files, and reports.Examples of Other DutiesPerforms other related duties as required.(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class.

Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Qualifications Required QualificationsGraduation from a recognized dental assistant programOR two years experience assisting in direct dental patient care.Licenses and CertificatesCertification by the Dental Assisting National Board as qualified in general duties OR recognition by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners as qualified in general duties is required at the time of appointment.

Certification by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners to practice dental radiation technology is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of an approved CPR certification is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study.

Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

(www.WES.org)Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Dental AssistantOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification includes the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, bending, and the operation of dental instruments and office equipment.

Incumbents may be required to travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.

Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.