Dental Assistant

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Differentials

Bonuses

Job summary

Wentworth Community Dental Center in Dover, NH is seeking a per diem Dental Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced practice. The role involves taking dental x-rays, patient care, scheduling, and helping with a variety of treatments.

Coverage is needed for call-outs, vacations, and vacancies; office hours are Tue–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The position emphasizes teamwork and delivering exceptional patient care, with a focus on assisting with procedures and maintaining dental records and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• State Dental Assistant license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental x-rays and cares for dental x-ray equipment.
• Provides patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health.
• Collects and records medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Delivers postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Orders dental supplies and maintains equipment inventory.
• Fabricates temporary restorations and impressions from preliminary impressions.

Skills

Patient care

Dental x-rays

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Dental instruments

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Wentworth Community Dental Center, located at 668 Central Avenue in Dover, NH, provides affordable, high-quality dental care to underserved individuals and families throughout the greater Dover community. We are seeking a per diem Dental Assistant to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will support providers in a fast-paced, procedure-focused practice, assisting with a variety of treatments, including extractions and other surgical procedures. The office sees patients from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday. This position helps provide coverage for call-outs, vacations, leaves, and vacancies. We are looking for a flexible, dependable team player who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering exceptional patient care.

Summary: Assists with a variety of health care tasks, from taking dental x-rays and caring for patients, to helping file records and appointment scheduling.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assists dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Gives patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collects and records medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs.
• Provides postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Orders dental supplies and maintains dental equipment inventory.
• Fabricates temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

Dental Assistant [State License] required

Basic Life Support [BLS] required

Experience

Dental Assistant experience 0-1 year preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 668 Central Avenue
• Pay Range $17.71 - $24.40/Hourly
• Grade 3

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• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums and bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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