Job Description
Join Boston's premier dental practice as a Dental Assistant! We're seeking a compassionate professional to deliver exceptional patient care in our state-of-the-art facility. BrightSmile Dental Group offers a collaborative environment where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes and practice growth. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in one of America's most vibrant healthcare markets.
Our team values precision, empathy, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside experienced dentists and hygienists to ensure seamless clinical operations while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. If you're passionate about dentistry and committed to excellence, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatment, including chairside assistance and vital sign monitoring
- Perform chairside dental procedures including instrument transfer, suctioning, and material preparation
- Take and develop dental radiographs with digital imaging systems
- Maintain strict sterilization protocols for all equipment and operatory spaces
- Manage patient charts and digital records using Eaglesoft software
- Assist in inventory management and ordering of dental supplies
- Provide post-operative instructions and patient education
- Ensure OSHA compliance and infection control standards are consistently met
Qualifications
- Active Dental Assistant certification (DANB or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in a general dentistry practice
- Proficiency in digital radiography and imaging systems
- Certification in CPR and BLS
- Strong knowledge of infection control protocols and OSHA regulations
- Excellent communication skills with ability to reassure anxious patients
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities
- Experience with Eaglesoft practice management software preferred