Dental Assistant Jobs in Methuen, MA

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Orthodontic Assistant

  • Chelsea, MA (24 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chelsea, MA (24 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting CPR/BLS Certification Required Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus...

Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Dental Assisting Instructor

  • Wakefield, MA (17 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (17 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited College or University in a Health-related field. Minimum four (4) years full-time experience in the field within the past seven (7)...

Dental Assistant

  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 5 days ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant Apprentice Lowell

  • Lowell, MA (7 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (7 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Dental Dreams OJT program enables individuals to become dental assistants at our offices throughout the U.S....

Dental Assistant

  • Arlington, MA (21 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington, MA (21 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 6 days ago

This is a Full-Time Dental Assistant role. Pay range is $23-$27 an hour. Why You'll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills?...

Dental Assistant

  • Peabody, MA (17 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Peabody, MA (17 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 7 days ago

We have a full-time opening for a Dental Assistant for our Peabody Family Health Center....

Dental Assistant

  • Swampscott, MA (22 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Swampscott, MA (22 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 7 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

Dental Assistant

  • Somerville, MA (24 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (24 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Dental Assistant Certificate (preferably 2-year program; minimum 1-year program). Bachelor's degree (B....

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Orthodontic Assistant Boston, MA We're Tend Dental Done Differently. Tend was founded to make going to the dentist something people actually look forward to. We blend thoughtfully designed...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Amherst, NH (23 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Amherst, NH (23 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 14 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant

  • Lowell, MA (7 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (7 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Our Dental Assistants work alongside Dentists & Hygienists by preparing patients for providers, including seating the patient, taking vitals, reviewing patient medical and dental history, and chairside...

Licensed Dental Assistant (Lowell) - Sign On Bonus

  • Lowell, MA (7 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (7 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 20 days ago

The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in Lowell, MA, is hiring Licensed / Certified Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

Dental Assistant (EFDA I, II, II)

  • Salem, MA (20 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Salem, MA (20 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 22 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Certified EFDA X-ray certified One-year dental assisting experience preferred English/Spanish preferred Job Classification: Dental Assistants Access our statewide or regional occupation...

Dental Assistant

  • Newburyport, MA (16 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (16 miles from Methuen, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking for an excellent opportunity? Look no further!...

Demographic Data for Methuen, MA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Methuen, MA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Methuen, MA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Methuen, MA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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