We are looking for an experienced, licensed dental assistant to join our team in a full-time position! You’ll help ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Candidates should be prompt and well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Currently, we are looking for someone to to join us full-time, Monday through Friday. Experience with Dentrix practice management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatment ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as necessary
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments, as needed
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures, as needed
Take digital dental radiographs as needed
Experience with intraoral scanners is a plus

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills, knowledge of Dentrix software is a plus
Excellent communication and people skills
Able to work harmoniously with other team members
Attention to detail
Well-organized, prompt, and reliable
Certified dental assistant with current Massachusetts license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Uniform allowance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
Dental Assisting License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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