What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at SDM Payroll, Inc.?

Wayland Dental is proud that our focus on patients has driven a positive patient experience, best in class employee and dentist retention and satisfaction, as well as substantial growth in our practices. This is an opportunity for you to thrive in an efficient office environment with an outstanding dental team that is well trained and highly motivated. If you enjoy working in a clinically focused, patient centric, fully digital dental office, then we encourage you to apply today.

Overview

We are looking for a personable, dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority. Dental Assistants are an essential part of the team that help the dentist to set up equipment, educate and prepare patients for treatment, aid the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures, and record and document procedures as directed by the Practice Leader.

Schedule : Mon-Fri, hours to be determined

Duties / Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
Assistant the doctor and directly with patients within the legal scope of assistant duties in the State of MA.
Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and / or Dentist.

Required Skills / Abilities

Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.

Work with and maintain all dental equipment.

Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment.

Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction in a professional manner.

Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics).

Education and Experience

On the job training available.

Current CPR certification / Radiology certification.

State MA Assistant License

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred.

Knowledge of Dental practice management software (Eaglesoft)

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting chair side during patient care.

Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.

Must be able to lift

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

PTO, paid holidays, office closure days

Medical

Vision

Dental allowance

Uniform allowance, as needed

401(k) Eligibility

And many more!

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility

Our Mission & Values : Drive All Decisions and Actions "To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!"

Positive Energy - We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate.

Partnership - Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together.

Communication - Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members.

Growth - We strive to continuously improve ourselves and our patients' experience. We grow always in all ways.

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