Dental Assistant

Location: West Springfield Dental Arts Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. Responsibilities Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists. Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms. Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants. Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs. Taking and processing X-rays of patients. Perform lab tasks as instructed. Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments. Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene. Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures. Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions. Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice. Qualifications 3 or more years of Dental Assisting experience preferred. Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self‑motivated work ethic. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co‑workers and patients. Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients. Compensation & Benefits Guaranteed hourly rate. Flexible schedules. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action We are an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only. Thank you for considering a career with us! We understand you have options and that each of you have specific interests and goals. We take pride in learning about what is important to you and why you are looking to make a career change. We look forward to exploring this potential opportunity with you and providing you with enough information to make an informed decision about the next step in your career. We strive every day to provide the best possible experience for our patients. We believe strongly in our values that guide us towards unity and teamwork. Collectively we make an I.M.P.A.C.T that makes a difference. I-Integrity M-Mentorship P-Partnership A-Action C-Caring T-Transparency #J-18808-Ljbffr GD VA PLLC