Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Dedham, MA
Working Days Tuesdays Schedule may change depending on the needs of the practice Starting Hourly Pay Ranges : $28 or more (based on experience and performance) Qualifications Experience: Dental Assistant, 1-3 years (Required) Education: High School or equivalent (Required) Work Status: Authorized to work in U.S. Licenses: DANB Certification (Required) CPR/AED Certification (Required) Radiology Certification (Required) Other Experience: Experience assisting endodontics (Not required, but a plus) Ability to work closely with patients, dental material and instruments, and computers and dental equipment Desired Behavioral Traits: Enthusiastic Caring Have great chair side manner Dependable and a self-starter Organized and detail oriented Both team player and autonomous Consistently professional and positive appearance and attitude Full Job Description This is a specialty office focused exclusively on endodontic care. The role of the dental assistant is to primarily help the endodontist and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Providing great patient care and comforting our patients Managing the schedule to ensure patients are not waiting and are tended to Communicate well across the team to create a seamless patient experience Preparing patients for dental work (making sure is signed the treatment plan and consent, taking blood pressure, explaining the procedure, asking them if have any questions) Taking x-rays on patients based on the doctorâs direction Educating patients under the doctorâs supervision on dental procedure Chairside assisting. Assist the doctor on every procedure Recording treatment information in patient records Performing maintenance of equipment if needed (sterilizer and spore test) Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment Practicing strong hygiene and sterilization protocols to help the safety of our patients and team members Assisting dentist in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the doctor Setting up rooms for patient care to support the doctor in executing dental procedures Caring for dental equipment and instruments Maintaining and cleaning the operatories rooms and lab area (vacuum and/or Swiffer the areas if needed) Performing dental inventories as directed by the doctor Helping the office manager as needed (including calling a patient, answer the phone, confirming appointments, etc.) Any other task that may be requested by the doctor or practice leadership Pay: From $28.00 per hour Work Location: In person
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