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Dental Assistant – Full-Time or Part-TimeJob Summary
Plymouth Dental Group is seeking a friendly, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
In this role, you will provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures, prepare treatment rooms and equipment, maintain accurate patient records, and help create a comfortable and welcoming experience for every patient. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, communicates well, and contributes positively to a supportive team environment.
This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills and grow with a practice committed to exceptional patient care, safety, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during restorative, surgical, endodontic, prosthodontic, pediatric, and other general dentistry procedures
- Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment
- Sterilize and process dental instruments using proper aseptic and infection-control techniques
- Clean, disinfect, and restock treatment rooms between patients
- Take dental X-rays and 3D scans when appropriately trained and authorized
- Follow all applicable radiation-safety, infection-control, sterilization, and patient-safety protocols
- Record vital signs and update patient charts and treatment information accurately
- Provide patients with clear preoperative and postoperative instructions
- Explain procedures and respond to patient questions with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain accurate and confidential electronic patient records in compliance with HIPAA requirements
- Help manage clinical inventory and notify the team when supplies need to be ordered
- Support appointment scheduling and other administrative responsibilities when needed
- Collaborate with dentists, dental hygienists, and other team members to maintain an efficient patient schedule and positive clinical environment
Qualifications
- Previous dental-assisting experience is preferred
- Dental-assisting education, certification, or relevant clinical training is preferred
- Massachusetts dental X-ray authorization or applicable certification is preferred
- Current CPR/BLS certification is preferred
- Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, anatomy, and general dentistry procedures
- Understanding of sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and infection-control standards
- Ability to operate dental equipment safely and effectively
- Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills
- Dependable, punctual, attentive to detail, and team-oriented
- Experience with Denticon is helpful but not required
- Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and grow with the practice
Position Details
- Job type: Full-time or part-time
- Pay: $2500–$30.00 per hour, based on dental-assisting experience, qualifications, and clinical skills
- 401 K
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
If you are compassionate, reliable, and interested in becoming an important part of a welcoming dental team, we would be happy to hear from you. Please apply through Indeed with your résumé and availability.
Plymouth Dental Group is an equal-opportunity employer.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30