Dental Assistant - NobelPerio
About The Position
NobelPerio is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant for its specialty periodontal practice in Agawam, Massachusetts. The role offers paid, hands-on training for assistants interested in periodontics, dental implants, grafting, surgical assisting, advanced imaging, and specialty patient care; previous periodontal or surgical experience is not required. The assistant will work with experienced periodontal providers and a clinical team in a modern, patient-centered practice. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 30 or more hours per week, with no evenings or weekends. Pay is $26–$28 per hour based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, three weeks of PTO, eight paid holidays, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Familiarity with chairside assisting, sterilization, infection control, and clinical safety protocols.
- Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills.
- Dependable, professional, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Calm and compassionate when supporting patients undergoing advanced treatment.
- Interest in learning specialty and surgical assisting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dental assistant experience preferred.
- Previous periodontal, implant, oral surgery, endodontic, prosthodontic, or other surgical assisting experience is a plus, but not required.
- Graduate of a dental assisting program preferred.
- Radiography certification and current CPR certification preferred, or willingness to obtain applicable credentials.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance during periodontal, implant, grafting, surgical, and non-surgical procedures.
- Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment for treatment.
- Support providers during procedures by anticipating clinical needs and maintaining efficient surgical flow.
- Take and process diagnostic-quality digital radiographs and assist with imaging.
- Follow sterilization, infection-control, OSHA, biohazard, and surgical safety protocols.
- Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout treatment.
- Review pre- and post-operative instructions with patients.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment-ready operatories.
- Maintain instruments, equipment, clinical supplies, and surgical inventory.
- Collaborate with the provider and clinical team to deliver an organized, efficient, and exceptional patient experience.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Three weeks of PTO
- Eight paid holidays
- Continuing education and professional development
- Paid hands-on specialty training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
