Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant — Smile Designers

Salem, Massachusetts

Pay: $26–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, approximately 30–32 hours per week. Some Saturdays are available but optional.

Smile Designers is a well-established, privately owned general dental practice looking for a dependable, upbeat, and caring dental assistant to join our team.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in being reliable, brings a positive attitude, and cares about making patients feel comfortable. Teamwork matters to us—we appreciate someone who notices when a coworker needs help, willingly lends a hand, and works with others to keep the day running smoothly.

What we value

• Reliability: Being punctual, following through, and communicating clearly.
• A positive attitude: Bringing a friendly, upbeat presence to the office.
• Patient care: Listening, showing patience, and helping nervous patients feel at ease.
• Teamwork: Supporting coworkers, offering help, and sharing responsibility.
• Initiative: Staying organized and noticing what needs attention.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dr. Nicholas Affara during general dental procedures.
• Prepare and turn over treatment rooms.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments following infection control procedures.
• Take dental radiographs within your qualifications.
• Help with clinical documentation, supplies, and keeping treatment areas organized.
• Support coworkers and help patients feel welcome throughout their visits.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts dental assistant license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Appropriate qualifications to take dental radiographs.
• General dentistry experience preferred.
• Eaglesoft experience is helpful.

If you take pride in being someone your team and patients can depend on, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed or email your résumé to [email protected].

Smile Designers — Nicholas Affara, DMD
10 Boston Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-745-9550

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person