Dental Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Worcester, MA 01605Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $29.00 HourlyJob Category: Health CareAt Worcester Dental Arts, 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 - Friday 7:45 am - 5 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. 

Full-time Benefits

We recognize that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

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!)  

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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