Dental Assistant

Job Description

Progressive, comprehensive restorative and aesthetic dental office is looking for a full-time licensed Dental Assistant to join our team. Our office is state-of-the-art and utilizes Dentrix and digital radiography (CT/PANO, 3 Shape Oral Scanner) to focus on aesthetic dentistry in a comfortable and nurturing spa-like atmosphere where patients can feel at home.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate has a positive attitude, strong organization skills, and attention to detail; is a team player; and demonstrates creative problem solving, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn. A current MA Dental Assisting License is required. Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus.

*Dental Assisting Responsibilities: *

· Welcome & seat patients, ensuring a positive patient experience throughout the appointment

· Set up & break down operatories for all procedures

· Assist chairside for all dental procedures, including crowns & bridges, composite restorations, implants, extractions, root canals, dentures, taking impressions, and full-arch restorations

· Independently collect diagnostic data for comprehensive exams, including x-rays, photos, impressions and bite registrations

· Maintain sterilization of all operatories, instruments & equipment within OSHA Infection Control Standards

· Work with other clinical team members to ensure all tasks are completed safely & efficiently

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits:

· Uniform Allowance

· Employee Discount

· Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

· Bonus Potential

Schedule:

· 4 x 10hr. days

· Tue. – Fri. from 7:00am – 5:30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Application Question(s):

• What hourly wage range are you looking for?

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental Lab: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Indirect tooth restoration • Continuing education credits • Dental office • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • Greeting customers • Oral surgery assistance experience • Restoration • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Preparing medical treatment area • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • US work authorization • Bonus opportunities • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Clinical interprofessional collaboration • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • In-person • Employee discount • Radiology • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling