Dental Assistant - Sign On Bonus

thesmilist; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

The Smilist Dental in the Greater Boston Area (Wellesley, MA) is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. This full-time position involves preparing patients and assisting dentists to provide high-quality care.

Requirements include at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, an active MA x-ray license, and strong communication skills. We offer a $500 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Active MA x-ray license.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment and procedures.
• Dentrix experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while addressing individual concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment and assist doctors.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and manage supply levels in each operatory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

MA x-ray license

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

About Us:

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year
• Must have an active MA x-ray license
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation - $500 sign on bonus!
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details:

• Schedule:Full Time - Monday through Friday - no weekends!
• Salary Range:$30.00-$35.00/hour - based on experience
• Location: Greater Boston Area -Wellesley, MA

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.