Dental Assistant
On-siteWilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Assist hygienists with patient flow, scheduling, and room preparation while taking diagnostic digital radiographs and recording medical histories. Provide chairside support during restorative, crown and bridge, and extraction procedures by anticipating needs, passing instruments, and preparing dental materials. Maintain sterilization protocols, perform spore testing, manage laboratory cases, and complete regulatory documentation. Participate in morning huddles, assist with emergencies, and ensure HIPAA compliance. Work Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday until 3:30 PM. Requires a Massachusetts Licensed Dental Assistant with DANB certification or formal program graduation; OTJ training disqualifies candidates.
Required Qualifications
- Massachusetts Licensed Dental Assistant
- DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential
- Graduation from a formal Dental Assisting program
- Current CPR Certification
- Current Dental Radiology (X-ray) Certification
- Not on-the-job (OTJ) trained
- Current Massachusetts Registered Dental Assistant status
- Ability to stand for approximately 80% of the workday
- Ability to sit for approximately 20% of the workday
- Ability to frequently bend, twist, and change positions
- Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds
- Demonstrated excellent hand-eye coordination
- Demonstrated manual dexterity
- Ability to work comfortably in a medical, dental, and laboratory environment
- Ability to maintain close visual focus for detailed clinical procedures
- Ability to work around moderate equipment noise, dental materials, and occasional trace amounts of nitrous oxide
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while working around blood and other clinical conditions common in dentistry
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of patient confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to follow OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and office safety protocols consistently
- Ability to arrive prepared and punctual
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstration of flexibility, reliability, and a strong team-first mentality
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care with compassion and efficiency
Desired Qualifications
- One or more years of dental assisting experience
- Strong clinical foundation
- Excellent communication skills
- Organization skills
- Multitasking skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Genuine desire to help others
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to anticipate the dentist's needs
- Ability to prepare, mix, and place dental materials as permitted by licensure
- Ability to take preliminary impressions and occlusal registrations as allowed by state regulations
- Ability to assist during administration of nitrous oxide when applicable
- Ability to clean and polish removable appliances
- Ability to maintain laboratory cases
- Ability to perform weekly biological (spore) testing
- Ability to complete monthly BORID reporting
- Ability to maintain dental supply inventory
- Ability to dispose of clinical waste according to office protocols
- Ability to perform routine maintenance and care of dental equipment
- Ability to participate in daily morning huddles
- Ability to assist with dental and medical emergencies
- Commitment to pursuing ongoing professional growth through continuing education and training opportunities
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