Dental Assistant -
Matrix Providers

Experience the Matrix Providers Advantage. We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. It is our honor to hire Healthcare Heroes to serve our Military Heroes, sharing in our mission to provide excellent healthcare with dignity, compassion, and pride. In return, we are proud to offer you:

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve Americas military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities. Come home to Matrix.

Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Annapolis, MD

• Employment Status: Full time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
• Schedule: Monday- Friday ; 0630-1530

• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Dental Assistant must have and meet the following:

Degree/Education:

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent

AND successfully complete ONE of the following established pathways:

• Graduation from a Dental Assistant training program accredited by the Commission

on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).

• Graduation from a recognized Military Dental Assistant/Technician training

program.

• Graduate from an American Red Cross (ARC) Dental Assistant training program.
• Possession of an active, unencumbered Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential

from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

• Equivalency Determination Request: The Contractor may request an equivalency

determination as a substitute for education requirements on this labor category. Such

requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Government.

Experience:

• Candidates must possess a minimum of twelve (12) months of full-time

clinical experience as a Dental Assistant within the preceding thirty-six (36) months.

• Candidate must also possess documented training and proficiency in oral/dental anatomy;

dental therapeutics; sterile techniques; dental materials; infection control procedures;

radiation physics, biology, and protection; and digital radiographic processing techniques.

Job Summary:

• Assists the dentist at chairside in all phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic,
  
  oral surgical, endodontic, and periodontal treatments.
  
• Performs authorized intra-oral procedures as directed by the provider, including taking

preliminary impressions for study models, removing sutures, and placing/removing rubber

dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.

• Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays.
• Relays the providers post-treatment instructions to patients and provides standardized

education on proper dental hygiene, appliance care, and decay prevention.

• Operates dental X-ray equipment to capture diagnostic quality intra-oral and extra-oral

radiographs.

• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on digital and traditional X-ray

equipment.

• Strictly adheres to DTF infection control protocols. Sterilizes instruments, materials, and

equipment.

• Prepares surgical trays and maintains the dental operatory in a clean, sterile, and operative

condition.

• Monitors supply inventory, identifies needs, and coordinate with the logistics/supply chain

department to order materials.

• Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Conducts patient follow-up and appointment

confirmation calls.

• Performs proper verbal or written handoff of each patient to the appropriate department

(e.g., Medical Support Assistant (MSA) for scheduling, or the Specialty Referral Office).

• Obtains and records the patient's medical history. Accurately charts examination findings,

treatment information, and prescriptions within the electronic dental record.

• Maintains a variety of recurring administrative reports related to clinic operations

Matrix Providers will never request any form of payment from candidates in exchange for consideration for employment. Furthermore, all communication from Matrix Providers will be conducted exclusively through official Matrix Providers email addresses. Any correspondence from alternative email addresses should be considered fraudulent.

Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer. To learn more about our Benefits Packages, please see https://matrixproviders.com/benefits.

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