Dental Assistant
42 North Dental · Somerville, MA · Yesterday
Healthcare$28–$30/hrFull-time
About the role
We are 42 North Dental, built by dentists for dentists, continually raising the bar for what’s possible in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life. The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care, and maintain communication between dentists, patients, and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment
- Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
- Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
- Provide post operative instructions and patient education
- Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
- Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPAA
- Maintain dental supply inventory
- Perform other related job duties as assigned
- Demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs
Requirements
- Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- C.D.A. preferred
- Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state
- Strong verbal skills
- Embrace a positive team approach to patient care
Benefits
- Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage)
- Gym/health club reimbursement
- Discounted health and fitness merchandise
- Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
- Vision coverage
- Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more
- 401K with dedicated financial assistance
- Continuing education through work at no cost to you
Pay
Hourly Rate $28 - $30 USD
42 North Dental values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.