Dental Assistant

We Are 42 North Dental Built by dentists for dentists, we continually raise the bar for what’s possible in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life. With our roots in Boston, the best-in-the-nation healthcare hub, we are uniquely positioned to partner with preeminent healthcare solution providers to test and launch new treatments, technologies, and add new specialties and services. It is all part of our mission to chart a bold new course for the practice of dentistry. Our name refers to the latitude of Boston, MA, where we put down roots. Boston is known as the “City of Firsts,” where innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together. These key building blocks are the foundation of any great healthcare organization. Why You’ll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care? If so, then you’d be a great fit for our Full-Time Dental Assistant position. 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. Consider joining us at Gentle Dental New Bedford! Benefits: Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage), gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise, and moreDental benefits (including free cleanings)Vision coverageEmployee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more401K with dedicated financial assistance Continuing education through work at no cost to you Responsibilities: Greet and prepare patients for treatmentProvide chairside assistance during a variety of dental proceduresExpose radiographs and intra-oral picturesProvide post operative instructions and patient educationPrepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instrumentsMaintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPAMaintain dental supply inventoryPerform other related job duties as assignedMust demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs Skills & Qualifications: Knowledge of dental procedures and terminologyC.D.A. preferredPossess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by stateStrong verbal skillsEmbrace a positive team approach to patient care When you join 42 North Dental, you will be part of a team that always has your back and trusts your expertise. If you want to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, apply today! Hourly Rate: $26 USD - $28 USD Disclosures 42NDC 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. 42NDC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, including family medical history, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.