Pediatric Dental Assistant/ Front Desk Receptionist

Duxbury Children’s Dentistry • Full-time • Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States • $24 - $30 / hour • 4m ago

Job Summary:
Pediatric Dental office in Duxbury, MA seeks friendly, enthusiastic, caring and qualified CDA or on-the- job trained dental assistant And/or Front Desk Receptionist with at least one year of dental experience and preferably experience with Dentrix.

CDA candidates must be comfortable working with kids doing coronal polishing. For all assistants they must be able to take and develop digital x-rays, aid in behavior management, assist with restorative, extractions, spacers, sealants, SDF, emergencies, and nitrous oxide appointments. Candidate must be proficient in sterilization and be willing to help with team projects. Supportive and independent dental practice - not a DSO.

Assistant Options for hours:

Mon and Wed 7:45 to 5:15 required…options for additional days Tues and/or Thursday

Typical one hour lunch

Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures, ensuring efficient and smooth operations
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental X-rays as directed by the dentist
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures including distraction techniques, have a good ability to calm and explain procedures to children,

- Fun to work with, trustworthy, honest and reliable
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care
- Take panoramic films
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations

Qualifications for Dental Assistant:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dental assistant program preferred, must be 18 years old
- Valid certification or MA license as a Dental Assistant
- Proficient in taking dental X-rays and operating dental imaging equipment
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

FRONT DESK/Receptionist: 4 days/week

Must be friendly with patients and staff

Dentrix managment software

Good at multitasking

Professional, courteous, willing to learn and work in a reliable manner

Excellent phone and communication skills necessary

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

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