Dental Assistant - Coastal Dental Arts - Peabody, MA

At Coastal Dental Arts, exceptional dentistry is only half our mission. The other half is making sure a patient who has avoided the dentist for a decade feels calm enough to sit in the chair—and keep coming back. We are not a high-volume dental mill. We focus on IV sedation, complex surgical cases, and longer appointments built for quality care. We are looking for a steady, proactive Dental Assistant who wants to be more than just a suction-and-restock set of hands. What You’ll Do Chairside Care: Deliver smooth four-handed assisting across restorative, cosmetic, and implant procedures. Sedation & Surgery: Assist with IV sedation, full-arch cases, and implant setups (we will train you if you are new to surgery) . Patient Comfort: Read the room. Notice anxiety, soothe white-knuckle grips, and guide patients through treatments with calm confidence. Sterilization & Operatories: Maintain strict, inspection-ready infection control and rapid room turnovers. Digital Tech: Take clear radiographs, run intraoral digital scans, and capture clinical photos. Who Fits Best Steady presence: When a case gets tricky or a patient feels nervous, your energy stays calm and reassuring. Sharp anticipation: You track the procedure and have instruments ready before the doctor needs to ask. High standards: You never cut corners on sterilization, whether someone is watching or not. Growth mindset: You love feedback, ask questions, and want to elevate your clinical skill set. Credentials: MA Dental Assisting license and Radiology certification preferred, but attitude, empathy, and drive come first. Why Join Us? Real Skill Growth: Learn advanced IV sedation, full-arch surgery, and modern digital workflows that expand your career. Practice Culture: Daily morning huddles, dedicated monthly team growth meetings, and zero toxic office politics. Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Value-based compensation with quarterly performance incentives. Great Perks: Fully covered LifeTime Fitness membership, uniform allowance, 401(k) match, dental coverage, and generous PTO. Meet the Team: See what our culture is like in this quick clip: Watch Our Team Video https://youtu.be/g-Z0DcClh64 How to Apply Submit your resume with a brief note telling us about a time you helped turn around someone’s terrible day. We read every response - your empathy matters just as much as your experience. Pay: From $26.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount On-the-job training Paid time off Uniform allowance Work Location: In person

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