Dental Assistant

At 42 North Dental, we live out our values – teamwork, respect, urgency, and excellence – each day at our supported practices.

Join a leading dental support organization that’s patient-focused and doctor-led as we work to fulfill our mission of Healthy, Confident Smiles for Life.

We support clinical autonomy and empower employees to grow through formalized training, mentoring, and peer networking. We support staff and providers so they can better care for patients.

42 North Dental is committed to helping our supported practices provide quality dental care and exceptional patient care. To achieve this requires a commitment to securing and supporting the best and brightest – employees who share our vision and culture.
Become part of a team approach to providing excellence in comprehensive dental care with a focus on quality, service and patient satisfaction. The Dental Assistant will provide clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication between dentists, patient and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Chairside assisting 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 HIPPA
• Maintain dental supply inventory
• Perform other related job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Massachusetts Dental Assistant License required
• Strong verbal skills
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state
• Embrace a positive team approach to patient care

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Infection Control Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person