Dental Assistant

Excel Dental • Everett, MA

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About The Position

Excel Dental is seeking a dedicated, reliable, trustworthy, and self-motivated Dental Assistant with a positive attitude to join its team long term. The Dental Assistant prepares patients for treatment, assists chairside during a variety of dental procedures, takes radiographs and intra-oral pictures, and provides patients with oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions. The role also includes preparing, disinfecting, and sterilizing treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment; maintaining infection-control compliance; and managing dental supply inventory. Mentorship is available for career growth, skill development, and higher earning potential.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Dental Assistant License.
• Radiology Certificate.
• CPR.
• HIPPA/OSHA.

Nice To Haves

• One year of dental assisting experience is preferred; new dental assistant graduates are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
• Assist chairside during a variety of dental procedures.
• Take radiographs and intra-oral pictures.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene strategies and instructions for care following dental treatment.
• Prepare, break down, disinfect, and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments.
• Maintain compliance with infection-control, CDC, OSHA, and HIPPA requirements.
• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Maintain dental supply inventory.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Mentorship for career advancement.
• Free parking.
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed