What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Norwood Dental Care?
Overview
Looking for a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team here in Norwood. We are a General Dentistry practice providing an ever-growing wide range of dental services. Our ideal candidate would have prior dental assistant experience, but we are open to training the right candidate.
Duties
- Assist Dentist during examinations and various dental procedures
- Treatment room breakdown and preparation. Including sterilization of the operatory and instruments
- Walking patients to and from the treatment rooms
- Communicating with patients the general overview of treatment plan and post op instructions
- Prioritizing patient safety and aseptic techniques
- Performing radiographs, photographs, alginate impressions
Qualifications
- Previous experience preferred, but recent graduates encouraged to apply
- Certified Dental Assistant license
- General knowledge of dental procedures
- Knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques
- Familiarity with dental software (Open Dental, etc)
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and medical documentation
- Certification in CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred
- Be able to work in a collaborative and professional environment
Office Schedule
We anticipate this position will work 3 days per week, we can be flexible on preferred days for the right candidate.
- Monday 12 pm – 8 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm – 8 pm
- Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm
- Thursday 7:30 am – 3 pm
- Friday 7:30 am – 1 pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Norwood, MA 02062 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28