Short-Term Contracted Dental Assistant University of Maryland School of De

Short-Term Contracted Dental Assistant
University of Maryland School of Dentistry UMFDSP
Pay Rate: $26.00 -$28.00
Pay Schedule: Biweekly
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm /Breaks varies based on clinic 30minutes to 1 hour.
Position Type: Short- term Contracted Dental Assistant
Position Overview: The University of Maryland School of Dentistry UMFDSP is seeking Short-Term Contracted Dental Assistants to support clinical department across the institution. This role provides temporary staffing support to meet departmental needs and may be tailored based on clinical workflow and procedural requirements. Assignments are temporary in nature and may last up to 90 days, depending on clinic demand.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary by clinic and may include:
• Four-handed dentistry support tailored to departmental needs
• Chairside assisting during patient care
• Operatory setup, breakdown, and Chair turnover
• Instrument handling and infection control compliance
• Supporting faculty, residents, and students as applicable
• Assisting with patient flow and clinic efficiency
Specific duties will be outlined by the hiring clinic.
Required Onboarding & Compliance
All short-term contracted dental assistants must complete University of Maryland school of dentistry onboarding requirements, which include:
• HIPAA training
• Infection Control training
• Bloodborne Pathogens training
• Familiarization with Axium software (as applicable)
• Orientation to UMSOD clinical equipment and workflows
Onboarding must be completed prior to or at the start of the assignment, as directed.
Qualifications
• Dental Assistant experience required
• Active Maryland dental assisting credentials (as applicable)
• Experience with four-handed dentistry
• Ability to adapt to different clinical environments
• Professional, dependable, and compliance-oriented

Compensation & Contract Terms
• This is a 1099 independent contractor position
• Compensation is paid bi-weekly.
• A completed and signed W-9 is required prior to payment
• No benefits are associated with this role
daily parking voucher available.