Traveling Pediatric Dental Assistant

Overview

Part‑Time Traveling Pediatric Dental Assistant

This role travels between Waterbury and Newington.

Provide clinical support to facilitate the relationship between patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care, and maintain communication between dentists, patients and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

Travel Requirements

Local travel required between Braintree, Somerville, Brookline, Waterbury, and Newington. Mileage reimbursement provided. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with optional HSA (single or family coverage), gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise
• Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
• Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more
• 401K with dedicated financial assistance
• Continuing education through work at no cost to you.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Expose radiographs and intra‑oral pictures.
• Provide post‑operative instructions and patient education.
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect, and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments.
• Maintain strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA, and HIPPA.
• Maintain dental supply inventory.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills as providers may change dependent upon practice needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• C.D.A. preferred.
• Possess required certifications, licensure, or registration as required by state.