Dental Assistant

Mainframe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the dental field is seeking a skilled dental assistant to join their modern office in Back Bay. This full-time role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and an RDA license. The ideal candidate will be x-ray certified, with surgical and orthodontic experience preferred. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive top-notch care by sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, and providing comfort to patients. If you're passionate about enhancing patient experiences and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Competitive pay

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a dental assistant required.
• Must hold a current RDA license and be x-ray certified.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing instruments and organizing them for dentist’s use.
• Taking x-rays and impressions of patients’ teeth.
• Advising patients on dental care and making them comfortable.

Skills

Dental Assistant Experience

X-ray Certification

Surgical Experience

Orthodontic Experience

Eaglesoft Experience

Education

RDA License

Tools

Dental Instruments

X-ray Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Our beautiful modern office in the Back Bay is looking to hire a full-time experienced dental assistant. Minimum 5 years of experience, x-ray certified. Surgical and ortho experience preferred. We provide excellent benefits and competitive pay. We're committed to providing patients with the best dental experience possible. If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your updated resume.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have all current RDA License
• Eaglesoft experience preferred

Job Description:

1. Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient
2. Organizing and laying out instruments for dentist’s use
3. Handing instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
4. Taking x-rays of patients’ teeth
5. Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for casts
6. Using suction and swabs to keep patients’ mouths clear and dry during procedures
7. Applying topical anesthetic to patients’ mouths
8. Removing stitches
9. Making temporary crowns
10. Obtaining patients’ dental records & entering treatment plan in the system
11. Questioning patients about their medical history and recording the information for dentist’s reference
12. Advising patients on dental care
13. Making patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment