Dental Assistant - Modern Clinic, Team Care & Growth

Baystate Dental; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Baystate Dental in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team with high-quality patient care in a collaborative, team-based setting.

The ideal candidate has a one-year certified dental assistant program and at least one year of experience; responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking X-rays, patient education, and maintaining infection control.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program.
• 1 year on-the-job dental assisting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; OSHA, HIPAA, CPR training required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and scheduling/patient intake.
• Emergency readiness: Assist with emergencies, maintain CPR certification and supplies.

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baystate Dental in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team with high-quality patient care in a collaborative, team-based setting.

The ideal candidate has a one-year certified dental assistant program and at least one year of experience; responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking X-rays, patient education, and maintaining infection control.