Dental Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: ENDO-Worcester Endodontics - Worcester, MA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $29.00Hourly, Job Category: Health Care, At Worcester Endodontics, we know a great Dental Assistant is essential to delivering an exceptional patient experience — and we believe great teams deserve a great work environment. Join a well-established practice with fully staffed clinical and administrative teams. You’ll have a consistent schedule with no weekends or late nights, so you can enjoy better work-life balance while doing what you love. 

In this role, you’ll play an essential part in supporting high-quality patient care, helping appointments run smoothly, and creating a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy working closely with patients, we’d love to meet you. 

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:45 am - 5:15 pm

Responsibilities 

Create a welcoming and positive experience for patients by helping them feel comfortable and informed throughout their dental visit  

Assist the General Dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative treatment, crown and bridge work, fillings, extractions, root canals, hygiene support, and other general dental treatments  

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure appointments run efficiently and on schedule  

Take diagnostic records, including digital x-rays, intraoral photos, scans, and impressions as needed  

Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and preventive dental health to support positive outcomes  

Monitor patient flow and work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient schedule and minimize wait times  

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and update patient records as needed  

Follow all infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment  

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment area  

Collaborate closely with the dental team to support exceptional patient care and day-to-day office operations  

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management 

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, team-oriented dental practice where your role is essential to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting a positive office culture. 

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Qualifications:

Previous dental assisting experience  

Experience in general dentistry strongly preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate with dental experience and a positive attitude  

Strong communication skills with the ability to help patients feel comfortable and supported during treatment  

Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment  

High attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care  

Team-oriented mindset with a positive, dependable attitude  

Comfort using dental software and digital imaging technology  

Current Dental Assistant licensure/certification as required by state regulations  

Valid radiology/X-ray certification  

Current CPR and First Aid certification  

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards, and compliance updates  

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and dental practice management software