Dental Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to support clinicians in Monroe, LA. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting during exams, taking digital X-rays, and updating patient records.

The role also involves educating patients on oral hygiene, assisting with scheduling, check-in, and maintaining supply inventory to ensure smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills for managing records and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments to ensure a sterile environment.
• Provide chairside assistance during exams and procedures.
• Take digital X-rays and update patient records accurately.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Support scheduling, patient check-in, and maintain supply inventory.

Skills

Dental procedures

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Role: Part-time Dental Assistant

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments to ensure a sterile environment.
• Provide chairside assistance during exams and procedures.
• Take digital X-rays and update patient records accurately.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Support scheduling, patient check-in, and maintain supply inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments to ensure a sterile environment.
• Provide chairside assistance during exams and procedures.
• Take digital X-rays and update patient records accurately.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Support scheduling, patient check-in, and maintain supply inventory.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills for managing records and supplies.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care, supporting practice operations, and fostering professional growth within a community-focused team.