Dental Assistant (RDA/CDA) - Navy Yard Dental - Chicopee, MA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Chicopee, MA

Job Description

Join our Team
We are looking for full time Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) or Certified Dental Assistants (CDA). You will aid in making the dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail, and possess the ability to follow instructions in respect to all dental office regulations. Furthermore, We want candidates to be skilled in providing direct and/or indirect patient care ensuring all interactions and procedures run smoothly.
About our Office
We have locations in Charlestown MA, Salisbury MA, and Hampton NH. We pride ourselves in our ever advancing dental facility. With Specialties including but not limited to: basic restorative work, crowns, bridges, denture, implants, Invisalign, and whitening treatments. Our office also offers all dental hygiene procedures.
Office Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Requirements

Active RDA, CDA or LDA required
Radiology certification required
Up to 1 year experience working as a dental assistant

Responsibilities

Welcome patients into the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments and/or checkups
Take digital radiographs and intraoral images
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist throughout procedures
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Additional certification or training is encouraged

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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