Licensed Dental Assistant

Company Overview

Healthy Smiles Dental PC is a state-of-the-art group practice dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical dental care combined with an exceptional patient experience. We serve the West Bridgewater, MA community and surrounding areas, emphasizing comprehensive oral health services in a welcoming environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in clinical assisting, patient management, and dental procedures, with a focus on providing outstanding care in general dentistry. As a Certified Dental Assistant, you will support dentists in delivering efficient, safe, and compassionate dental treatments while ensuring adherence to infection control standards and maintaining accurate medical documentation.

Duties

• Assist dentists during various procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics. pediatric dentistry, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary dental instruments, materials, and equipment, maintaining strict sterilization and infection prevention protocols.
• Take dental radiographs (X-ray), including digital imaging using advanced equipment such as 3D scanners when applicable.
• Manage patient records accurately using electronic medical records (EMR) systems in Dentrix while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to optimize efficiency during procedures.
• Process dental instruments following sterilization procedures and maintain clinical cleanliness in accordance with infection control policies.
• Educate patients on oral health practices, treatment plans, and post-procedure care while maintaining professional communication using appropriate dental terminology.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Dental Assistant with current licensure or registration as required by state regulations.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, equipment operation, and sterilization techniques aligned with infection prevention standards.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures accurately while adhering to safety protocols for radiation exposure.
• Excellent understanding of dental documentation, dental instrument processing, and aseptic techniques.
• Effective communication skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient care; ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and a team approach.

Join our team to make a positive impact on patients' oral health through expert assistance and compassionate care!

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Dental assisting • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical equipment operation • Safety regulations • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Safety protocol implementation • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time • Radiation protection measures