Dental Assistant
Summary
Dental Assistant supporting patient care at a Worcester endodontics practice, assisting during procedures (restorations, extractions, root canals), preparing treatment rooms, taking diagnostic records (x-rays, photos, impressions), and maintaining infection control protocols. Works Mon/Wed/Fri with no evenings or weekends.
At Worcester Endodontics, 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 fully staffed clinical and administrative teams. You’ll have 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 and Friday 7:45 am - 5:15 pm
Responsibilities
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Create a welcoming and positive experience for patients by helping them feel comfortable and informed throughout their dental visit
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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
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Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure appointments run efficiently and on schedule
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Take diagnostic records, including digital x-rays, intraoral photos, scans, and impressions as needed
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Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and preventive dental health to support positive outcomes
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Monitor patient flow and work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient schedule and minimize wait times
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and update patient records as needed
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Follow all infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment
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Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment area
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Collaborate closely with the dental team to support exceptional patient care and day-to-day office operations
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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.
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