Dental Assistant

Westfield Dental Associates
Westfield, MA

Chairside assistant needed 32 hours per week. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient. You’ll ensure excellent clinical maintenance and lift basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct and indirect patient care and able to make clinical procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome customers in the dental office.
  • Prepare dental rooms for treatments or checkups.
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed.
  • Assist chairside with restorative and surgical procedures.
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
  • Maintain accurate patient records.
  • Assist with overall office maintenance and daily basic duties i.e., housekeeping, etc.


Skills:

  • Proven experience as dental assistant.
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Well-organized and reliable.
  • High school diploma.
  • Hold a current state registration.
  • Hold a current CPR/BLS certificate.
  • Current training in OSHA/HIPAA.
  • Additional certification or training is an asset.
Posted 2025-07-24

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