Dental Assistant - Varinos Dental Newburyport - Newburyport, MA

Work at our state of the art practice in Newburyport, MA. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders.
Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
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 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
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

We offer:

Paid time off, Holiday pay and paid sick time.
flexible schedule
health insurance, dental coverage and vision
day time hours ( NO WEEKENDS)
Continuing education

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

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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