Details

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: Mon-Thu 7am-3pm, Fri 9am-2pm

Duration: Year-round position

Opportunity Open to: Applicants must be 18+

Duties + Responsibilities

• Clinical Support:

  • Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist during examinations, treatment, procedures, and root canal therapy. This includes charting, writing treatment notes, and taking digital X-ray images.

• Instrument and Operatory Management:

  • Manage the sterilization and maintenance of instruments, clean and stock the sterilization area, and set up and break down dental exam rooms. Maintaining dental supplies.

• Office and Patient Care:

  • Maintain a clean and professional office environment, work as part of a team with a focus on communication, and compassionate patient care. The assistant works under the general supervision of the Dentist.

Skills + Experience

Required skills:

• Applicants need to be 18 years of age and older

• Strong communication skills

• Compassionate Care

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Up to date on Vaccinations

• Ability to obtain MA licensure

• Current CPR/BLS certification for Healthcare Providers or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to work with small instruments in a confined space with high precision. And ability to lift 30 pounds.

• Technical Literacy: Ability to learn dental software and operate digital X-ray equipment.

• Physical Stamina: Comfortable standing for long periods and moving between operatory rooms.

• Discretion: A firm understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy is mandatory for handling confidential health information (training will be required and will be provided.)

Compensation

Compensation: Martha’s Vineyard Endodontics offers top-tier hourly rates that grow with your skill set. While no experience is required for our OJT program, their compensation is designed to be highly competitive within the Martha’s Vineyard healthcare market.

Perks:

• Professional Development & Licensure (Fully Funded)

• Fully Funded Licensure: We cover 100% of the costs for your Massachusetts Dental Radiology Certificate and professional registration fees.

• Paid Training: Comprehensive On-the-Job Training (OJT) is fully compensated, allowing you to "earn while you learn" in a high-skill medical specialty.

• Continuing Education: Access to sponsored dental seminars and workshops to keep your skills at the cutting edge of endodontic technology.

• Work-Life Balance & Time Off

  • The "Island Lifestyle" Schedule: Our unique 7 am–3 pm shift (with an early release on Fridays) is designed so you can enjoy your afternoons on the beach or with family.

• Paid Holidays: Enjoy a full schedule of paid federal holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.

• Paid Vacation: Accrued paid time off (PTO) provided annually, ensuring you have guaranteed time away from the office.

“At M.V. Endodontics, we invest heavily in our team. We provide fully funded professional licensure and MA Radiology certification, alongside a comprehensive paid training program. Employees enjoy a premium 7 am–3 pm schedule to maximize work-life balance, plus a generous package of paid holidays and vacation time. We believe in fostering a professional yet supportive boutique environment where your career growth is fully subsidized.”