Dental Assistant

Hilb Group • Chelmsford, MA

44d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the TeamstersCare Team! Our Client, Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan (TeamstersCare) is a multi-employer benefit fund that provides health benefits and clinical services to Teamsters Union members, retirees and their families. Their busy, growing dental practice is currently seeking a dependable, people-oriented Full-Time Dental Assistant (40 hours per week) to work in our Chelmsford, MA dental facility. Recent graduates are welcomed to apply! Candidates must have a current, valid Massachusetts Dental Assistant License. TeamstersCare offer a competitive salary and a generous, comprehensive benefits package , including 100% employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Hearing care, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, free employee parking, licensing, malpractice insurance and continuing education costs; as well as generous paid time off including holidays, personal days, sick and vacation time. Hours include some evenings and alternating Saturdays . For more information about TeamstersCare, please visit www.teamsterscare.com. The Role: The Dental Assistant will report to the Managing Dentist and be responsible for assisting with direct patient care along with front desk duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Massachusetts Dental Assistant License
• Dental Assistant and X-Ray certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Must maintain licensure by completing a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle (TeamstersCare will cover the cost of continuing education)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to make patient care judgments within the scope of the job.
• Requires attention to detail, timeliness and follow-up on tasks.
• Ability to interact with patients with tact and a supportive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred
• Intermediate computer skills, working knowledge of Eaglesoft is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Front desk duties as assigned.
• Reviews electronic dental records for the day’s procedures.
• Prepares route slips for the front desk detailing the patient’s needs for the next appointment or walks patient out on Eaglesoft.
• Greets patients in the reception area and directs them to the appropriate dental operatory.
• Dismisses the patient at the end of the appointment.
• Prepares patients for treatment, assists the dentist, and the hygienist when necessary.
• Assists with periodontal charting.
• Writes notes on patient treatment recommendations dictated by dentist.
• Cleans and disinfects the operatory after the patient has been treated.
• Replenishes supplies in the operatory, sterilization room, and laboratory.
• Takes and labels digital x-rays as directed by the dentist (current x-ray certification required).
• Other duties as assigned by the dentist.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Hearing care, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, free employee parking, licensing, malpractice insurance and continuing education costs
• Paid time off including holidays, personal days, sick, vacation, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employee Pension Plan
• Group Legal
• Employee Union Dues for this position are $39 per month
• Optional Benefits
• 401(k)
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Membership with New England Teamsters Federal Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED