Dental Assistant - Western Mass Periodontics
About The Position
Western Mass Periodontics & Implant Specialists is seeking a Full-Time Dental Surgical Assistant to join their established specialty team in Pittsfield, MA. This role offers an opportunity to advance clinical skills beyond general dentistry, focusing on periodontics, implant dentistry, and surgical care. The position involves working alongside experienced specialists, utilizing modern dental technology, and contributing to a team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient care. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a consistent weekday schedule, and opportunities for skill development in surgical procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization, and infection-control protocols
- Strong chairside, communication, and organizational skills
- Professional, dependable, calm, and comfortable working with surgical patients
Nice To Haves
- 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
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 clinical knowledge
- Access to additional development and career opportunities through Affinity Dental Management's growing network of practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
