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Dental Assistant - Worcester, MA
indeed - Worcester, MA
The Bedi Dental Group differenceBedi Dental does dental differently for patients and clinicians alike, and we want our dental assistants to love their jobs more than ever. Our mission is to help patients live healthier, happier lives. This means compassion for patients, proactive patient care, integrity, and the professional development and mentoring of our providers. We believe it's possible for dental providers to spend the time needed to treat every patient in a comprehensive manner. This approach is not only more fulfilling for dental teams, but also more beneficial for the patient.
The Dental Assistant role
Dental assistants are a key part of helping our patients look forward to the dentist. Dental assistants prepare suites to provide a calm and welcoming environment for patients. Dental assistants are responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working space in compliance with procedures and regulations. Dental assistants help to increase the efficiency of our dentists and their delivery of quality oral care for each of our patients. Most of all, dental assistants are part of a collaborative dental team, have supportive leadership, have access to ongoing training to advance their careers, and enjoy great benefits.
The Dental Assistant we are looking for:
Holds any state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants - if this is in process, please apply!
Demonstrates strong patient care and communication skills
Is excited about collaborating with a dental team
Is adaptable to new ways of working in a dental office
Eaglesoft and/or Dentrix knowledge is a plus!
As a Dental Assistant at Bedi, you will:
Provide exceptional dental care
Help our patients to increase their dental knowledge and enthusiasm about at-home dental care
Build long-lasting, trusting relationships with dental patients
Help patients look forward to the dentist
Benefits for Dental Assistants at Bedi:
Generous compensation package
Medical benefits, and vision benefits
401(k) benefit with a match
Generous paid time off plus company holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and CE training
Dental Assistant
indeed - Roxbury, MA
JOB DESCRIPTIONSummary/Objective: This position under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical care setting and assists the Dentist in providing dental treatment.
Essential Functions
Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment
Collect and record patient health histories and chart forms
Patient management during dental procedures
Use protective eyewear, mask, gloves (PPE) and gowns while working
Instrument transfer 4 handed dentistry
Dental procedure isolation techniques
Preparation of dental materials, cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
Anticipate all of the Dentist’s needs
Tray set ups prepared correctly for the next days schedule / Schedule checked with Dentist
Ensure instruments are always free of debris and properly sterilized
Check reception room / ECW for patient arrival – Seat patients in treatment room on time.
Assume responsibility for the maintenance of the dental operatory and all equipment
Ensure use of downtime to clean, stocked operatories; routinely clean and stock operatory
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Adhere to dress code and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirement
Demonstrate dental charting proficiency and assist the Dentist/provider
Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies
Inventory control and management
Take quality digital radiographs, with few cone cuts, overlap and artifacts
Use good radiation hygiene/ wear your radiation badge monitor at all times / Patient well covered with lead aprons.
Take impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom trays
Perform laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently, pour models with no bubbles, properly trim models, polish dental prosthesis and make vac-u-press forms
Manage the dental office Infection Control Plan and Dental Logs to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards
Dental treatment room disinfection
Order dental supplies
Place calls to patients, labs and other agencies as needed
Polish teeth to remove stains and soft deposits
Apply topical fluoride and varnishes
Apple pit and fissure sealants
Remove surgical sutures
Pre-select orthodontic bands
Place and remove orthodontic bands
Place and remove orthodontic ligature tie, place orthodontic separators
Adapt temporary crowns
Place topical medications
Remove excess cement from fabricated restoration and orthodontic bands
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Exhibits professional demeanor in tone of voice, appearance, and movement.
Maintains a high standard of confidentiality regarding the patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Demonstrates serious effort to improve job performance.
Shows ability to prioritize responsibilities in order to achieve desired results in required time frame.
Takes responsibility for delivery of services as part of team effort in unit/department.
Takes initiative in making suggestions for improvement of services.
Meets deadlines without causing undue disruption.
Utilizes human resources, time, and supplies efficiently.
Work Environment
Maintain a clean, respectful and friendly work environment.
Mutual respect and tolerance are important. Any form of insubordination and bullying is not acceptable.
Employee’s are expected to be on time, sufficient notice should be given if abscent from work.
Physical Demands
Light (requires lifting 20 lbs., with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs.)
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Clinical Position, involves patient care and management.
Full time position (37.5 hours per week). Dental assistants are assigned to a dentist, they are required to follow their respective dentist’s schedule. They may need to work some Saturdays, if needed.
Required Education and Experience
Requires a minimum of one year of experience working as a dental assistant.
Dental assistant certificate
On the Job training or Certification in Dental Assisting, CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire.
Other Duties
Note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Dental Hygienist - Part Time
indeed - Hanover, MA
Overview:Join a leading dental support organization (DSO) with a patient-focused and doctor-led culture.
We're a rapidly growing DSO that values teamwork, respect, urgency, and excellence, and we're looking for individuals who want to live out these values each day. We believe that providing quality dental care and exceptional patient care begins with supporting employees who share our vision of healthy, Confident Smiles for Life.
42 North Dental invests heavily in its team members and community. We offer benefits and continuing education, and we're a founding member of Women in DSO.
Benefits include:
Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more.
Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (Single or Family coverage), gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchanidise and more.
Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
Eye coverage
401K with dedicated financial assistance
Continuing education through work at no cost to you. Hygienists also receive an annual reimbursement of $350/per year for a job related class or dental convention of their choice.
Responsibilities:
Here Is What We Can Offer
Flexible work hours
Consistent flow of patients
A percentage of production which means Unlimited earning potential
Our office managers have a strong focus on quality, service and patient satisfaction to help you see a steady incline in your paycheck
We have some heavyweight champions taking care of the backend in finance, marketing, human resources, supply chain, etc. at our corporate office in Waltham, MA.
We realize that as a dental hygienist your top priority, besides your student loan and family time is patient care. This is exactly why we treat you just like our dentists
Here is the cherry on the cake, even though we had you at Hello
Career advancement opportunity
FREE CE credits
Up to $350 every year to attend a CE credit or convention of your choice
Mentors who are willing to help
Well established practices where patients look forward to visiting
Study groups where you can discuss new technology and procedures
Qualifications:
How we define Success for our Dental Hygienists
You take responsibility for the red-carpet patient experience
You are a team player with a positive attitude
Willingness to continue to build on a thriving practice
You have a passion for providing quality patient care and possess a valid dental hygiene degree and license to practice in state practicing in.
FAQs
Is the office equipped with proper PPE? Yes, we take pride in protecting our clinical team
Is there an N-95 mask? Yes
Will the mask be fit-tested? Of course, yes
Are the offices compliant with the Board, ADA, OSHA, and CDC guidelines? Yes, yes, yes, and yes
Dental Assistant
indeed - East Longmeadow, MA
Join our dynamic and thriving dental practice as a Dental Assistant! At Great Expressions Dental Centers, we're seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our team and positively impact our patients' oral health. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, this is the perfect position for you!Responsibilities:
• Assist our experienced dental team in providing exceptional patient care
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure a clean and organized environment
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care
• Support dentists during procedures, anticipating their needs and ensuring smooth workflow
• Perform basic dental procedures under the guidance of a licensed dentist
• Manage appointment scheduling and maintain patient records accurately
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of previous dental assisting experience or relevant education is preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanor
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in dental software and technology is a plus
Requirements:
Before applying, it is imperative that you meet the state requirements outlined below.
• Connecticut: certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.
• Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays).
• Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.
• Massachusetts: CPR Certification, proof of formal training to expose X-rays, BORID certification and annual CE requirements must be completed per state regulations.
• Michigan: Upon hiring, you are required to furnish evidence of X-ray training certification. If you do not possess certification at the time of hiring, you are granted an 8-week period to submit it.
• New Jersey: Proof of X-ray training.
• New York: Not applicable.
• Ohio: Proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to Expose X-rays)
• Texas: CPR Certification, TSBDE: TX State Board of Dental Examiners.
At Great Expressions, we offer competitive compensation, a supportive team, and the opportunity to grow in your dental career. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can contribute to the oral health of our community, apply today! Please submit your resume outlining your interest in the position. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our dedicated team of dental professionals.
Dentist
indeed - Roxbury, MA
Summary/Objective:The dentist is an essential member of a multidisciplinary team that provides oral health care to patients in an urban community health center serving a diverse community.
Essential Functions
1. Clinical Care: Provides dental care for patients as part of the care team, across the life spectrum.
Preventive care: Provides basic dental screening and preventive interventions such as cleanings, sealants, topical fluoride (including fluoride varnish) applications, regular oral prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance, and oral hygiene education for parents of children aged 1 year and all adults;
Diagnostic services: X-rays, oral health risk screenings;
Restorative Treatment: Fillings, extractions, dentures, and crowns;
Emergency care: For conditions that can be managed in the outpatient setting e.g., dental abscesses.
Activities may also include:
Endodontist: Including root canals and crowns;
Pediatric Dental Care: Oral health care for children aged one year and up;
Dental screenings: At Dimock’s Head Start, Early Head Start and preschool programs, as well as community health fairs.
Referrals/transition of care: Reviews and signs off on all transition of dental related care documentation (ED, referrals) from patients. Works with team on systems for follow up of any outstanding needs, transitional needs, and management plan for “no show” referrals.
Access: Accessible for clinical care both in person as per agreement on contract and after hour’s phone consultation as per clinic specific rotation schedule.
Documentation: For purposes of seamless communication and data collection, dentist clearly documents all clinical interactions (in person and by phone) in the electronic health record in accordance with health center and clinic documentation workflows.
Patient Centeredness: Ensures that the patients’ needs are at the center of all treatment plans and broader clinical operations plans, and actively involves patients in development of such plans.
Community member/citizenship:
§ Self-monitoring: Ensures maintenance of own knowledge base. Ensure that own interpersonal skills with patients and other clinical staff is always professional and courteous.
§ Team monitoring: Work with team members to enhance their skills and plan for continuing training in clinical and customer service areas. Helps to highlight to team the big picture of how the department runs smoothly. Ensures that staff interpersonal skills with patients and providers are always professional and courteous. Ensures that team operations are systematic and efficient. Maintain communications with clinical director regarding performance of care team. Clear knowledge of process to communicate to appropriate administrators all performance issues for team members.
Continuous Quality Improvement: Accountable for individual and team quality measures. Participation in team or department discussions to optimize data documentation and to take data/measurement to design improvements to processes. Helps to develop interventions in current systems/processes that to lead to improved outcomes for patient, populations, and clinic operations.
Participation in clinic specific projects: May include internal improvement projects, research projects, and grants, as well as supervision of dental school externs, dental hygiene externs, and/or dental assistant externs.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Great self-starter who integrates with multi-disciplinary team.
3. Motivational skills with patients.
4. Basic electronic documentation skills.
Work Environment
This position operates in a clinical setting.
Physical Demands
May require pushing and/or pulling up to 40 pounds. Will require frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position operates under an 8:30am-5pm schedule.
Required Education and Experience
1. DMD or DDS required, or completion of an accredited dental program.
2. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) required.
3. Experience with diverse population preferred.
Other Duties
Note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
The Dimock Center values diversity and its committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
General Dentist
indeed - Lynn, MA
GENERAL DENTIST - Part time 31.5 hoursProvides quality oral health care to the patients of the Lynn Community. General Dentist must follow the standards and mission established by the Lynn Community Health Center. General Dentist provides preventative and restorative services in dentistry and promotes optimum oral health
Qualifications:
Doctorate in Dentistry (DMD, DDS or BDS)
Massachusetts Licensure in Dentistry.
Three years experience in the Dental field.
History of good attendance and positive work attitude.
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Dental Assistant - Full Time Temporary
indeed - Lynn, MA
DENTAL ASSISTANT - Full time TemporaryDo you want to perform a variety of patient care activities as a core member of the dental team?
Do you enjoy managing provider flow, preparing patients for their visits?
Are you looking for benefits effective on the first day of employment?
Do you want to deliver high-touch care as a member of the integrated care team in a patient-centered health home?
Are you intertesed in a school loan repayment program?
Do you want to work where your professional growth and development are a priority?
Yes?Please click here to apply for the position of Dental Assistant at the Lynn Community Health Center.
In this role you will:
Optimize patient satisfaction, provider time and exam room utilization by maintaining patient flow, keeping appointments on schedule by alerting provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding provider of delays.
Assure efficient patient visit by assuring all appropriate data, documentation, reports and forms are available to the provider prior to the visit.
Obtain brief history of chief complaint/reason for visit, allergy status and other pertinent information on the appropriate EHR.
Prepare patient for examination and/or treatment by the provider, reviewing time out policy, obtaining all patient consents for minor and major procedures, providing instructions and overview of treatment, answer any patient questions
Assess patient needs prior to dental treatment to ensure all necessary instruments and equipment are available during procedure, varies by procedure.
The successful applicant will offer:
Active Massachusetts Licensure in Dental Assistant through the Board of Registration in Dentistry.
Up-to-date in all continuing education requirements, as established by the Board of Registration in Dentistry required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Radiology Certificate required through a University program required.
CPR/AED certified.
Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program with a successfully completed externship experience and/or equivalent on-the-job experience verified by the Board of Registration in Dentistry.
Bi-lingual in Spanish /Khmer/Russian with knowledge of dental and medical terminology preferred.
Exceptional attendance and a positive work attitude.
A desire to work as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Please apply now and grow with LCHC
Thank you !
Dental Assistant
indeed - Fitchburg, MA
Super Dental is searching for a full-time dental assistant who works well independently but also as a team member. The position entails dental assisting, charting, sterilization and general front desk responsibilities. Attention to detail and a desire to work with others is a must. Dental experience is a MUST!Serious inquiries only please.
Hours Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service
Follow Osha and Infection control standards
Assist patients with questions or concerns
Maintain confidential patient information
Take and enter patient insurance information
Provide 4 handed chair side dental assisting
Sterilization and Disinfection of operatories and instruments
Requirements
Multi-tasking ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills including an ability to learn new technology
Benefits
Continuing Education up to $200/year
401K 2% Match
2 Weeks Accrued Paid Vacation
7 Paid Holidays
Up to 40 hrs Paid Sick time
Dental and Orthodontic Discounts
Health Insurance
Free Coffee, Tea & Snacks
Apply today to be considered for this amazing opportunity with a network of dental professionals.
Orthodontic Assistant - South Shore Orthodontics Weymouth
indeed - South Weymouth, MA
The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for providing support to an Orthodontist including patient care and chairside assistance. treatment for various forms of misalignment of teeth. This position executes on treatment plans with patients and families.Duties/Responsibilities:
• Provide assistance to the Orthodontist while performing procedures including ensuring necessary tools.
• Meet with patients, inquire about their braces experience, and any issues.
• Cleaning, sterilizing and set up of instruments and appliances.
• Prepare tooth impressions and assist in attachment of brackets, bans and wires.
• Assist with office duties including maintenance of patient records, ordering supplies, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Attention to detail and familiarity with patient software programs
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Education and Experience:
• Certified as an Orthodontic Assistant by the Dental Assisting National Body (DANB) preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of Dental Assisting or Orthodontic Assistant experience preferred
Orthodontic Assistant
indeed - Webster, MA
Simply Orthodontics is looking for a full-time Orthodontic Assistant to join our fantastic team in our Webster, MA and Dayville, CT locations. We are looking for an individual who is confident, highly personable, responsible and willing to learn and grow with our company. We want individuals who will be interested in being a valuable asset to our caring and rewarding team.WANT A CAREER IN DENTAL FIELD? WE CAN HELP TRAIN TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT!
Duties & Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Deliver quality care to each and every patient
Educate patients about oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions
Prepare patients for exam and treatment
Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
Effectively direct patient flow through clear communication and team work
Sterilize and disinfect all used equipment and instruments
Document all procedures performed in treatment chart
Must comply with all standards and protocols of OSHA & HIPPA
Provide assistance to Doctor during procedures including preparation and documentation
Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, full digital impressions and workflow, prepare teeth for bonding
Work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal and organizational skills establishing positive relationships with our team and patients
Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach
Maintain a caring and friendly environment that reinforces our company's core values
Qualifications:
Be a team player that is professional, honest and follows through
Computer proficiency
MA & CT Dental Assistant License
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