Dental Assistant - Westborough Family Dental - Westborough, MA

Permanent Dentist Job

Westborough, MA

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. OSHA, CPR, Radiology)

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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