We are looking for a competent dental assistant 2-3 days a week who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. One of the days must be a Saturday. You will ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. MUST have valid Massachusetts dental assistant license. At least 1 year of dental assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We have stocked up enough PPE's to keep our staff safe. Faceshields, masks, gowns, head coverings provided. Our office have air filtration devices and strict protocols to ensure safety to our staff and patients.

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Dental Assisting License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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