Dental Assistant

Northampton Dental Specialists Group is a well established General Dental practice!

New year new opportunity! We are seeking an ambitious full time Licensed Dental Assistant to join our practice 5 days a week.

Dental assistant responsibilities include: greeting and preparing patients for dental procedures, including recording medical/dental histories, four-handed dental assisting techniques, current Infection Control Compliance, and exposing high-quality digital radiographs . Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; ability to multi-task and work as a positive team player.

Position requires a current MA Dental Assistant Registration, Radiology Certification, computer literacy, CPR certification . BLS for Health Care Providers required.

We have two dental operatories and two assistants for each doctor plus a surgical suite.

If you are looking to join a talented , fun, professional team with great patients please submit your resume for consideration!

Compensation will be based on experience. This position can be 4 - 5 days per week based on practice needs at the time of hire.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient procedures
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments
• Take good quality digital dental X-rays

-Take impressions and pour models, 3D scanner for Invisalign and Crowns

• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
• Maintain accurate detailed patient records and clinical notes
• Perform infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Assist with prosthodontics procedures
• Support pediatric dentistry and general dentistry services
• Practice four-handed dentistry techniques for efficient patient care
• Handle coding and documentation related to dental procedures, setting complete treatment, printing/phasing treatment plans

Dental Assistant Qualifications:

• Completion of a dental assistant program, current license (required)
• X-Ray certification (required)
• Knowledge of dental coding and documentation practices
• Experience working in a dental practice setting is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with patients and fellow coworkers in a professional manner
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, work with a sense of urgency

Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional dental care to our patients. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive and positive environment. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Northampton, MA 01060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Computer operation • Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Treatment plan documentation • Pre-examination patient preparation • Customer service • Computer literacy • Medical coding • BLS Certification • Greeting customers • Full-time • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Flexible spending account • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • Customer support • Operating medical imaging equipment • Vision insurance • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Radiology Certification • Life insurance • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time