Dental Assistant
About The Position
Excel Dental is seeking a dedicated, reliable, trustworthy, self-motivated team member with a positive attitude to join its practice long-term. The Dental Assistant prepares patients and treatment rooms, assists chairside during dental procedures, takes radiographs and intraoral pictures, and provides patients with oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions. The role also includes sterilizing instruments and equipment, maintaining infection-control compliance, and managing dental supply inventory. Mentorship is available to support career growth, skill development, and higher earning potential.
Requirements
- Massachusetts Dental Assistant License.
- Radiology Certificate.
- CPR certification.
- HIPAA/OSHA knowledge or training.
Nice To Haves
- One year of dental assisting experience 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.
- Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
- Take radiographs and intraoral pictures.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies and provide post-treatment oral care instructions.
- Prepare, break down, disinfect, and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments.
- Maintain compliance with infection-control requirements and CDC, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
