Dental Assistant

Passion Dental; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Passion Dental in Holyoke, MA is seeking an energetic Dental Assistant to support clinicians in delivering the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE) and foster Patients for Life (PFL). The candidate collaborates with doctors, hygienists, and front office staff to ensure high-quality dental care and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting during procedures, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Formal training or on-the-job training encouraged.
• Ability to take dental radiographs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering patient care and the RPE program.
• Assist doctors during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments per OSHA standards.
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Infection control

Tools

Dental instruments

Radiography

Sterilization

Job description

Dental Assistant Formally Trained and On Job Trained are Encouraged to Apply! Passion Dental Passion Dental is seeking an energetic, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team at Holyoke Dentistry and Braces. The primary role of the Dental Assistant is to support clinicians in delivering the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE), thereby fostering Patients for Life (PFL). Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties to ensure efficient, high-quality dental treatment while creating a positive experience for every patient. Dental Assistants must collaborate effectively with co-workers, specialty dental assistants, patients, and front office staff by communicating constructively and positively. Successful Dental Assistants actively listen, consider feedback objectively, maintain commitments, keep others informed of work progress, and address problems constructively to identify practical solutions. If assigned to specialty areas, including Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, or Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Assistants will primarily support clinicians within that specialty and may require additional training.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE)
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatment procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Ensure treatment rooms remain clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Support restorative, surgical, preventive, and specialty procedures
• Collaborate effectively with doctors, hygienists, specialists, and front office team members
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered office environment
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols

Why Join Passion Dental?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Career growth opportunities within a growing dental organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day