Dental Assistant (DA)

Affiliated Dental Support; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Affiliated Dental Support is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant in Methuen, MA to join a friendly team. The role emphasizes patient comfort, precision, and efficient workflow in a modern practice.

The candidate should have MA X-ray licensure and a Dental Assistant certification, with experience in digital radiography and iTero scans. On-site hours are Mon-Thu, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with a competitive hourly rate and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred, open to new grads.
• Current Dental Assistant Certification.
• Current Massachusetts X-Ray License (required).
• Familiarity with Open Dental software is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the doctor during a variety of dental procedures.
• Take high-quality digital radiographs.
• Capture accurate iTero digital scans.
• Assist with treatment workflows.
• Educate patients before and after treatment.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable and well cared for throughout their visit.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Digital radiographs

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Open Dental

iTero

Job description

Dental Assistant
Methuen, MA

Sign On Bonus up to $1,000

We are looking for an experienced, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team! If you're passionate about dentistry, enjoy working with modern technology, and love creating exceptional patient experiences, we'd love to meet you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established private practice where teamwork, quality care, and a positive work environment are top priorities.

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation

• Up to $31.00 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the doctor during a variety of dental procedures
• Take high-quality digital radiographs
• Capture accurate iTero digital scans
• Assist with treatment workflows
• Educate patients before and after treatment
• Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment
• Ensure patients feel comfortable and well cared for throughout their visit

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience strongly preferred, open to New Grads
• Current Dental Assistant Certification
• Current Massachusetts X-Ray License (required)
• Familiarity with Open Dental practice management software is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding patient care

Benefits include Health, Vision, Dental, 401k, PTO, Life Insurance, Scrub Allowance and more!