Dental Assistant Job at Affinity Dental Management in Pittsfield

Join a Leading Dental Organization & Advance Your Dental Career!

Affinity Dental Management, a premier dentist-run dental organization, provides comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to practices throughout the northeast United States. Our mission is to empower dental professionals, enhance patient care, and stay at the cutting edge of dental medicine.

We're seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team led by Dr. Erich C. Schmidt, D.M.D., a highly respected periodontist renowned for his expertise in patient care and innovative treatments. Based in our state-of-the-art practice in Pittsfield, MA, you'll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional dental care. The ideal candidate will be patient-centric, driven, and a true brand ambassador for our practice. With experience in dentistry and a passion for continuous growth, you'll play a pivotal role in preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials while ensuring compliance with all procedures and protocols.

Why Join Affinity Dental Management?

• Pay rate: $25/hour
• Health benefits package: medical + vision + dental + 401K + life ins. + disability *full-time employees
• Paid time off: 3 weeks + holidays *full-time employees
• Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for growth & advancement

Location:

• Western Mass Periodontics
  • 435 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing a safe, comforting, and welcoming exam room atmosphere
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment area, position and pass instruments and materials, suction, and expose/develop radiographic studies
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts and removable appliances
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calling for repairs
• Capture and interpret x-rays
• Track inventory levels, anticipate needed supplies, and verify receipt of supplies
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Diploma or certificate from an approved Dental Assistant program as accredited by CODA (preferred)
• Current NY DA license, or DANB CDA in NY, ICE & RHS Certifications (preferred)
• CPR Certification
• Minimum 1 year of dental office experience (required)
• Previous dental assistance experience (preferred)
• Denticon dental software knowledge (a plus)

Interview Process:

• 1 phone interview
• 1 in-person interview

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients? Seize this opportunity to elevate your career in dental health. Apply now and become a pivotal part of our mission to deliver exceptional care. Join the Affinity Dental Management team today and start your journey towards a fulfilling and impactful professional future!

Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. All candidates' employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification.

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