Dental Assistant - Western Mass Periodontics
About The Position
Western Mass Periodontics & Implant Specialists is seeking a Full-Time Dental Surgical Assistant to join our established specialty team in Pittsfield, MA. This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional general dentistry and gain valuable hands-on experience assisting with advanced periodontal and implant procedures. You'll work alongside experienced specialists, utilize modern dental technology, and become an important part of a team focused on clinical excellence and exceptional patient care. If you're looking for competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a consistent weekday schedule, and the opportunity to continue developing your surgical skills, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Previous dental assisting experience preferred
- Periodontal, implant, oral surgery, or other surgical assisting experience is a strong plus
- Dental assisting education or certification preferred
- Radiography certification preferred
- Current CPR certification preferred
- Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization, and infection-control protocols
- Strong chairside, communication, and organizational skills
- Professional, dependable, calm, and comfortable working with surgical patients
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance during periodontal, implant, grafting, and other surgical and non-surgical procedures
- Prepare patients, operatories, surgical instruments, materials, and equipment for treatment
- Take and process diagnostic-quality digital x-rays and assist with imaging
- Follow sterilization, infection-control, OSHA, and surgical safety protocols
- Provide compassionate patient support and explain pre- and post-operative instructions
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and organized, treatment-ready operatories
- Maintain instruments, equipment, supplies, and surgical inventory
- Collaborate with providers and the clinical team to keep procedures and patient flow running efficiently
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- 3 weeks PTO
- 8 paid holidays
- Continuing education
- opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
