Chairside Dental Assistant Wanted

Job Description

Job Description

About us

We are a small crew of 1 dentist, 2 RDHs and 2 Assistants. We provide basic dental services including everything from extractions to Zoom! Whitening. We need a new team member to join us. The ideal candidate has all appropriate licenses and at least 1 year of clinical experience in a dental office. Will consider new graduates willing to learn. On the job training is an option.

Bilingual Spanish or Portugese is a plus, mastery of English is a must.

The staff is fun and easy to get along with. This is not a Mc. Dental, no corporate ownership. The office is well maintained and neatly organized. We have ample time for patients and are rarely over booked.

This position is for weekdays. We traditionally work 10 Saturdays per YEAR just 1/2 a day. Hours stagger with 9am start time daily. 1 hour lunch break daily and 2 late days until 7pm.

Responsibilities:

We are a general dental practice with Dentrix software, Dexis digital Xrays and 3-D scanner. Will train someone willing to learn. Some basic assisting duties will include;

• Take x-rays of patients' teeth.
• Teach patients about oral hygiene and care.
• Perform routine and assist with dental procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Greet new patients.
• Prepare treatment rooms for procedures.
• Prepare patients for dental care such as applying topical anesthetic and taking blood pressure.
• Maintain dental equipment and ensure that it is working correctly. Weekly and monthly maintenance.
• General contribution to keeping office neat.

The office offers paid training and we usually attend Yankee Dental Congress annually. Sick days and vacation offered for F/T employees.

Please reply with best method to contact you (email or cell phone number) and a good time to talk. Will be hiring this month and soon.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance

License/Certification:

• Massachusetts Dental Assistant License (Required