Dental Assistant - Part-Time, Patient Care & Radiographs

42 NORTH DENTAL; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Gentle Dental Belmont in Belmont, MA is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to support dentists during a range of procedures and to help maintain a positive patient experience. You will greet patients, assist chairside, expose radiographs, provide post-operative instructions, and prepare, disinfect and sterilize rooms and instruments, all while upholding infection control standards.

A CDA is preferred and state licensure or registration as required is required; strong teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• C.D.A. preferred.
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration 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 procedures knowledge

Teamwork

Education

C.D.A. preferred

Job description

Gentle Dental Belmont in Belmont, MA is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to support dentists during a range of procedures and to help maintain a positive patient experience. You will greet patients, assist chairside, expose radiographs, provide post-operative instructions, and prepare, disinfect and sterilize rooms and instruments, all while upholding infection control standards.

A CDA is preferred and state licensure or registration as required is required; strong teamwork and communication