Dental Assistant

Title: Dental AssistantDuration: 3 months with possible extensionTop 3 skills:1) Certified ortho assistant2) flexible moving from two practices3) busy practice so need to mobile and on their feet for long periodsThe dental assistant is primarily responsible for providing chairside assistance, performing four handed dentistry among other responsibilities, while on assignment.Duties may include but are not limited to, the set up and breakdown of operatories and bays for patient care, stocking bays with supplies, and assuring appropriate standardization of assigned areas.This position may also assist in equipment control and maintaining dental cassettes and hand pieces, in addition to completing activities associated with dental models including impressions, pouring, prepping and packaging models for storage or distribution to dental laboratories.Will be responsible for maintaining lab areas according to cleanliness standards.Must possess a current Massachusetts Dental Assistant Certification with current Radiology Certification. Current CPR Certification and a minimum of 1 to 3 years of practicing four handed dentistry.