Location: Parkville, Maryland

Start Date: 10-26-2026

End Date: 10-26-2026

Shift Type: 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $35 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist in delivering exceptional patient care by preparing treatment rooms, equipment, and materials for each appointment
• Take and process dental X-rays and images to support accurate diagnoses and treatment planning
• Prepare and sterilize instruments while maintaining a clean, welcoming clinical environment
• Educate patients and families on orthodontic care, oral hygiene, and wearing braces or aligners
• Take impressions, digital scans, and photographs of patients' teeth to help create custom treatment appliances
• Manage patient flow and chairside support throughout orthodontic procedures, ensuring every visit runs smoothly

Qualifications

• Current Maryland dental assistant license or certification as required for the role
• Experience in orthodontic assisting is a big plus, but a passion for learning and teamwork matters just as much
• Dental radiology or radiographer certification is preferred
• Ability to connect with patients of all ages and put them at ease
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and sterilization standards

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with orthodontic treatments, braces, and aligners
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate patient records and using dental software, with Denticon experience as a bonus
• Strong communication skills to explain procedures and post-treatment care warmly and clearly
• Excellent attention to detail in sterilization, infection control, and patient safety
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental office while keeping the patient experience positive

Benefits

• Health benefits available to support your wellbeing
• Retirement savings plan to help secure your future
• Paid time off to recharge and enjoy life
• Professional development and continued education opportunities
• A caring, supportive team that values every smile you create

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