Compassionate Dental Assistant — Chairside Support & Care

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to provide chairside support during preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dental procedures. You will help ensure infection control and patient comfort in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking X-rays, documenting patient information, assisting clinicians, and educating patients on oral health and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Friendly, compassionate demeanor focused on patient experience.
• Strong infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to assist effectively in a fast-paced, clinical environment.
• Comfortable using dental and documentation systems.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare treatment rooms for patient care
• Take and assist with dental X-rays
• Document patient information and procedures in practice software
• Support clinicians during chairside treatment
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care
• Maintain professional communication and a team-oriented approach

Skills

Friendly, compassionate demeanor

Infection control knowledge

Adaptability in fast-paced clinical环境

Communication skills

Willingness to learn and grow

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to provide chairside support during preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dental procedures. You will help ensure infection control and patient comfort in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking X-rays, documenting patient information, assisting clinicians, and educating patients on oral health and preventive care.