Dental Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Sturbridge, MA 01566

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Health Care

At Sturbridge Dental, 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 a fully staffed clinical team, a supportive doctor environment, and 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 7:45 am - 6 pm and Thursday 7:45 am - 4 pm

• 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

• Health insurance starting on your first day of employment
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Dental and orthodontic benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Consistent, set schedule (no weekends or late nights!)

• 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