Are you the one? Come join our team and succeed with us!

Merrimack Valley Endodontics is in search of a Dental Assistant who exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence. The Dental Assistant provides a variety of oral health clinical procedures that assists the endodontist in providing a supreme customer experience. This role requires good judgment and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will maintain a timely schedule, warmly greet patients, ensure patient confidence in the services provided, stock supplies, and keep the operatory sanitary.

This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcomes patient with comfort to the operatory
• Liaison between patient and doctor
• Prepare operatory with sterilized instruments and materials
• Position and/or passes instruments, anticipating the doctor’s treatment cadence
• Prepare material by selecting, mixing, and placing on instruments or in patient’s mouth
• Take accurate digital radiographs (x-rays) and CBCT so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be achieved
• Educate patients on postoperative instructions and oral care
• Must be able to read and interpret patient records
• Document dental care by charting patient records
• Keep up with cleaning operatory including floors, cabinets, countertops.
• Maintain OSHA/HIPAA safety and policy procedures
• Able to react effectively in emergency situations
• Present a professional appearance and behavior that promotes patient care and a harmonious work environment
• Perform administrative tasks when needed

Dental Assistant Qualifications:

• Dental Assisting & Radiology Certification in the state of Massachusetts

• One year or more years of Dental Assisting Experience is required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently

• Reliability and punctuality

• Commitment to providing compassionate patient care

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives and be a part of a growing and dynamic practice, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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