Per Diem – Dental Assistant
84320BR
Dental Services
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
1
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Per Diem
Pay Range
$21.47-$33.55 Hourly
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.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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