Dental Assistant

Hilb Group | HR Consulting • Chelmsford, MA

58m • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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)
• Must be available to work a full-time 40-hour workweek which includes 2 weekdays until 8:00 pm and alternating Saturdays from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• 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
• 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