Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Dental Care • Full-time • Westborough, Massachusetts, United States • $30 - $35 / hour • 4m ago

Cornerstone Dental Care proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey!

Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority. Dental Assistants are an essential part of the team that help the dentist to set up equipment, educate and prepare patients for treatment, aid the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures, and record and document procedures as directed by the Practice Leader.

Schedule: Full-time

Benefits for Full-Time Employees*

PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
Medical
Vision
Dental allowance
Uniform allowance, as needed
401(k) Eligibility
And many more!

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

Duties/Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.
Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.

Required Skills/Abilities

Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.
Work with and maintain all dental equipment.
Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment.
Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction in a professional manner.
Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics).

Education and Experience

At least one year of dental assisting experience.
Current CPR certification.
Other State License/Certification Requirements based on the state you are employed.
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
Must be able to lift <15 pounds at times.

Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions “To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!”

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.

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