Dental Assistant
About The Position
Nashua Dental Associates is hiring a Dental Assistant to provide compassionate patient care and support the dentist during a variety of procedures. The role includes welcoming patients, helping them feel comfortable, taking digital radiographs and intra-oral scans as prescribed, and educating patients on oral hygiene as needed. The assistant also prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment, sanitizes and prepares operatories, follows OSHA and safety policies, and performs office tasks as needed. The practice describes its environment as modern and designed for superior care and comfort, with cutting-edge technology and a supportive culture focused on health over sales and without production-quota pressure. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The salary range is $22–$28 per hour. Benefits listed as available at full-time employment (30 or more hours weekly) include health and vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, an annual self-care day, discounted in-house dental services, and an annual scrub allowance.
Requirements
- Prior dental assisting experience.
- Any certification or license required by the state to perform specified duties.
- A resume showcasing a consistent and stable employment history.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit.
- Assist the dentist through a variety of procedures.
- Take digital radiographs and intra-oral scans as prescribed.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment to maintain infection control.
- Sanitize and prepare operatories for treatments.
- Adhere to OSHA and safety policies.
- Educate patients on effective oral hygiene strategies as needed.
- Perform office tasks as necessary.
Benefits
- Flexible health insurance plans.
- Vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off accruing up to three weeks, plus an annual self-care day.
- Heavily discounted in-house dental services for the employee and immediate family.
- Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners.
- Additional benefits and ongoing perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
