- Location
- North Andover, MA
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Turn Your Healthcare Experience Into a Career You'll Love!!
Dental Assistant at NHOMS | MassOMS
Who We Are:
Join our innovative team at NHOMS | MassOMS and play an essential role in creating outstanding experiences for our clients, partners, and communities. By embracing our core values of innovation, compassion, accessibility, and one team, you will play a part in a mission to make a lasting impact on our organization's growth and success.
Our core values center around healing first for our patients. Members of our team approach each day with compassion for both patients and colleagues. We promote innovation on every level and ensure we are accessible to one another as we work as one team.
We are searching for individuals who can help us continue pursuing our goal of reaching prospective patients and helping to transform their lives — all while having a little fun!
Ready to grow your career in healthcare? This is the place to be. Whether you're coming from a related medical field or already have dental experience under your belt, we'll help you build on it — including opportunities to earn certifications and advance along the way.
Position Summary
The role of a Dental Assistant is pivotal in supporting oral surgeons and facilitating the smooth operation of the clinic. This position demands a proficient and driven individual with a robust foundation in dental assisting, with a preferred emphasis on oral surgery. The right candidate will actively engage with oral surgeons, offering invaluable support during surgical procedures, upholding sterility in the surgical environment, and ensuring unwavering adherence to the highest standards of patient care. This role includes travel between our Andover and Burlington locations.
Those who should apply: LPNs, Medical Assistants, CNAs, Medical Techs, Nurse's Aids, Sterilization Techs, Phlebotomists, IV Techs, and others with related hands-on healthcare experience — we will train on the dental-specific skills!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist chairside proficiently during a diverse range of dental surgical procedures.
- Prepare, break down, disinfect, and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments to maintain optimal hygiene standards.
- Ensure strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations, guaranteeing a safe and secure environment for both patients and staff.
- Capture high-quality radiographic images and maintain meticulous documentation of patient records.
- Provide patients with comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care instructions to enhance their overall experience and recovery.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient charting for effective record-keeping and continuity of care.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Possession of a High School Diploma and reliable transportation is essential.
- Demonstrated motivation to learn with a genuine passion for healthcare and a commitment to direct patient care.
- Previous experience in dental or oral surgery is a strong plus, showcasing a solid foundation in dental assisting.
- Familiarity with Open Dental software is a plus, demonstrating adaptability to dental practice management tools.
- Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in email and Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness to travel between our Andover and Burlington locations as required to support clinic operations.
- Strong follow-through, effective communication, and reliability are paramount for success in this role.
- Growth-minded candidates encouraged to apply — opportunities to pursue certifications and advance your career await!
