- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Cambridge, MA
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Preparing patients for dental work.
Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
Providing great patient care.
Recording treatment information in patient records.
Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
5x8
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Dental assisting: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
