Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown, 301-797-8987 • Jefferson Boulevard, Smithsburg, 301-824-5111 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, 301-714-2244
Career Opportunities
Allegany Dental Care offers career opportunities for business assistants, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. If you are already working in the dental field and are looking for a more progressive practice, you might want to consider Allegany Dental Care. If you are looking into dentistry as a career change, perhaps we can get you started.
Please contact Cathy Bushey, Human Resources & Marketing Director, at (301)797-6381 or cbushey@alleganydentalcare.com with your inquiries.
BUSINESS ASSISTANT
Responsibilities:
Scheduling patients
Registering patients when they arrive for their appointment
Charging patients out after their appointment
Answering telephones
Coordinating care with dental specialists
Coordinating dental insurance benefits
Working closely with the Doctors and clinical staff to maintain an efficient office
Qualifications:
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Professional appearance and manner
Computer literacy
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Associates or Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
Or at least 2 years of dental/medical office experience
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Responsibilities:
Performing dental prophylaxis and/or non-surgical periodontal care as prescribed by the Doctor
Educating our patients with appropriate educational information concerning proper oral hygiene
Taking appropriate radiographs at intervals determined by office policy and as instructed by the Doctor
Updating patient’s medical and clinical data in the computer system
Maintaining dental instruments and a stocked operatory
Assisting front desk with scheduling hygiene appointments
Sterilizing and distributing hygiene instruments
Qualifications:
A current Maryland Dental Hygienist License
Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for providing outpatient dental services
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Professional appearance and manner
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Ability to work independently while functioning as a team member
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Responsibilities:
Having understanding of dental procedures and using that knowledge to assist the Doctor
Preparing the operatory for treatment to be rendered and having necessary instruments and supplies available for the Doctor
Taking dental radiographs as directed by the Doctor
Disinfecting operatories and setting up for the next procedure
Preparing lab cases and logging them once they arrive
Maintaining a disinfected and properly stocked operatory
Working within MOSH/OSHA guidelines and regulations
Maintaining proper clinical notes in the patient’s record where appropriate
Communicating effectively with the patient about procedures and aftercare instructions
Qualifications:
A current License as a Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA) through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
A current Radiology License through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Professional appearance and manner
Ability to work independently while functioning as a team member
