Dental Assistant

Wayland-Dental; Cochituate (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Vision

Dental allowance

Uniform allowance

Many more

Job summary

Wayland Dental is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant in Wayland, MA. You will support the dentist in patient prep, imaging, and charting while maintaining infection control and compliance with OSHA/HIPAA policies.

The role offers a collaborative team, digital workflows, and opportunities for growth within a well‑established practice. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of dental assisting experience, MA DA license, and familiarity with Eaglesoft; CPR/DANB credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• MA DA license is required.
• At least 2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• DANB certification preferred; Eaglesoft experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
• Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
• Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
• Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
• Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

MA DA License

CPR Certification

DANB Certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

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Full Time Wayland, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2882

Salary Range: $31.00 To $36.00 Hourly

Wayland Dental proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey!

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

The Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority. Dental Assistants are an essential part of the team that help the dentist to set up equipment, educate and prepare patients for treatment, aid the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures, and record and document procedures as directed by thePractice Leader.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
• Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
• Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
• Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
• Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.
• Work with and maintain all dental equipment.
• Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment.
• Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction in a professional manner.
• Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics).

Education and Experience

• At least 2 years of dental assisting experience preferred
• MA DA License required
• Current CPR Certification preferred
• Eaglesoft experience strongly preferred
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on acomputer.
• Prolonged periods of periods of standing andbending.
• Must be able to lift <15 pounds attimes.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees*

• PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental allowance
• Uniform allowance, as needed
• And many more!

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

Our Mission & Values: To make the teams, patients, and practices we support healthier and happier.

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.