Dental Assistant — Full-Time, Patient Care & Radiography

42northdental; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA reimbursement

Gym membership

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

401K

Continuing education

Job summary

42 North Dental is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists, provide chairside assistance, and help deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves preparing patients, exposing radiographs, maintaining infection control, and coordinating with staff to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Join a team that values collaboration, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• CDA preferred.
• Possess required certifications and licensure as required by state.
• Embrace a positive team approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures.
• Provide post operative instructions and patient education.
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments.
• Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA.
• Maintain dental supply inventory.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs.

Skills

Dental terminology

CDA preferred

State licensure

Teamwork

Job description

42 North Dental is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists, provide chairside assistance, and help deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves preparing patients, exposing radiographs, maintaining infection control, and coordinating with staff to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Join a team that values collaboration, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement options.