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: $25-$27
Pay Schedule: Biweekly
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm/Breaks vary based on clinic: 30 minutes 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 the clinical department across the institution. This role provides temporary staffing to meet departmental needs and may be tailored to 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 & Employment Terms
• This is a temporary W-2 position.
• Compensation is paid biweekly, with applicable taxes withheld.
• A completed and signed W-4 and required employment paperwork must be submitted.
• No employer-sponsored benefits are offered with this role, except as required by law.
• A daily parking voucher is available.