Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Clinical Support

Chestnut Dental; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Dental Associates in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time dental assistant to perform a variety of dental assisting duties, upholding the practice’s caring philosophy. You will set up sterilization areas, review health histories, ensure rooms are stocked, and assist doctors during procedures.

Candidate must hold a Massachusetts Dental Assisting license, CPR certification, complete continuing education units, and be prepared to comply with OSHA, CDA, and CDC guidelines; willingness to

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Dental Assisting License is required.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Completion of annual continuing education units is required.
• Hepatitis vaccination as recommended by CDC is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and close down sterilization room daily.
• Review patient charts and health history with patients, updating as needed.
• Ensure units are ready, stocked, and clean at the start of each appointment.
• Greet and escort patient to operatory, assist doctors during procedures.
• Take extraoral and intraoral x-rays as needed.
• Provide patient education and post-operative instructions.
• Pour impressions and fabricate appliances as needed.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and maintain equipment.
• Assist in use and maintenance of autoclave, statim, ultrasonic, suction, and x-ray units.
• Document patient procedures and charges in the chart.
• Dismissing patient at end of visit and coordinating scheduling information.
• Inventory supplies and maintain ordering system.
• Participate in staff development and adhere to CDA/OSHA/HIPAA policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Dental Assisting License (MA)

CPR Certification

Continuing education units

Hepatitis vaccination

Tools

Autoclave

Ultrasonic cleaner

Suction unit

Pan/Ceph x-ray unit

Job description

Chestnut Dental Associates in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time dental assistant to perform a variety of dental assisting duties, upholding the practice’s caring philosophy. You will set up sterilization areas, review health histories, ensure rooms are stocked, and assist doctors during procedures.

Candidate must hold a Massachusetts Dental Assisting license, CPR certification, complete continuing education units, and be prepared to comply with OSHA, CDA, and CDC guidelines; willingness to