Dental Assistant
81821BR
Dental Services
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Allied Health and Technical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Brookline
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Dental Assistant provides technical assistance during dental procedures and examinations according to established protocol and procedures and supports specialists in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics or Orthodontists.
Key Responsibilities
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Patient Interaction and Care:
- Greet, direct, and escort patients, providing routine information about procedures.
- Calm and soothe anxious or uncooperative patients throughout their treatment.
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Clinical Session Preparation and Assistance:
- Review schedules and planned procedures with providers.
- Prepare rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled treatments and assist during procedures.
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Impressions and Imaging:
- Take dental impressions, produce study models, and handle lab case logistics.
- Take, develop, and manage dental radiographs and digital photographs, ensuring quality standards are met.
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Record Keeping and Charting:
- Chart teeth and conditions in the electronic dental record as directed by the provider.
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Maintenance and Supply Management:
- Maintain cleanliness and sterility of patient areas and instruments.
- Monitor equipment, report issues, and ensure treatment rooms are well-stocked and equipped
Requirements
- Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- License & Certification:
- Completion of a CODA Accredited Program Certificate
- Current Massachusetts license as a Dental Assistant
- BLS certification or CPR/AED certification
- Board approved examination for DANB Radiation Health and Safety RHS required within 60 days of hire
Experience
- At least one year of experience working in a Dental Clinic is preferred. Experience working in a Pediatric Dental Practice is highly desirable.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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