Certified Dental Assistant

Chestnut Dental; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Dental Associates in Needham, MA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable experience for patients. Reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

The role includes preparing treatment rooms and instruments, reviewing charts, assisting during procedures, taking radiographs, maintaining infection control and documentation, and coordinating with front office staff.

Qualifications

• Current DANB Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current X-Ray Certification.
• Knowledge of dental assisting procedures and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for patient care.
• Review patient charts, histories, and treatment plans before appointments.
• Assist dentists during procedures and maintain efficient clinical flow.
• Take and process dental radiographs and perform coronal polishing as permitted.
• Provide patient education and review post-operative instructions.
• Maintain sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate scheduling needs to front office staff.
• Manage supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in training, meetings, and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental assisting procedures

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

DANB Certification

CPR Certification

X-Ray Certification

Job description

Full Time Regular Technical Needham, MA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1181

Salary Range: $20.00 To $39.00 Annually

Full-Time or Part-Time Position

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant supports dentists in delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable experience for patients. Reports To: Clinical Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for patient care.
• Review patient charts, histories, and treatment plans before appointments.
• Assist dentists during procedures and maintain efficient clinical flow.
• Take and process dental radiographs and perform coronal polishing as permitted.
• Provide patient education and review post-operative instructions.
• Maintain sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate scheduling needs to front office staff.
• Manage supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in training, meetings, and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Current DANB Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR Certification
• Current X-Ray Certification
• Knowledge of dental assisting procedures and infection control

Chestnut Dental Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Chestnut Dental Associates reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Chestnut Dental Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.