Per Diem – Dental Assistant
87216BR
Dental Services
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
1
Job Category
Allied Health and Technical, 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. Supports specialists in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics or Orthodontists.
Key Responsibilities:
• Greets and directs patients, provides routine information on procedures, and escorts patients in and out of service area. Calms and soothes anxious/nervous or uncooperative patients throughout the course of their treatment.
• Reviews schedule, planned procedures and additional equipment/instrument needs with assigned provider prior the start of the clinical session.
• Prepares room and instruments for scheduled treatment. Mixes materials and passes instruments to dental provider as requested. As directed by a licensed provider, instructs patients on proper dental care and follow up.
• Takes dental impressions and produces study models. Prepares models according to established procedure for delivery to outside lab facility. Logs lab case information upon submission and return.
• Takes, develops, mounts and files dental radiographs that meet departmental standards for quality and readability. Understands and utilizes proper positioning technique and other requirements when taking panoramic and/or cephalometric films. Checks quality of image and reviews with provider before re-taking an image, to minimize exposure to radiation. Takes digital photographs as instructed. May scan physical (non-digital) images into electronic dental record.
• Charts teeth and conditions in patient’s electronic dental record as directed by the licensed provider.
• Maintains the cleanliness of patient areas, workrooms, and equipment. Cleans, disinfects and maintains dental instrument. Handles sterile instruments and materials according to standard procedures. Ensures operatory is cleaned and sterilized prior to patient examinations.
• Monitors equipment and equipment and reports problems or need for repair promptly to supervisor.
• Monitors status of soiled utility room. Delivers and retrieves instruments and cassettes from Central Sterilization Department.
• Restocks dental supplies in treatment rooms and in Dental treatment room in Emergency Department. Identifies and resolves discrepancies in lab cases sent or returned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School or equivalent plus Completion of a CODA Accredited Program Certificate is required.
Experience:
Three months of time on the job experience is required. At least one year of experience working in a Dental Clinic is preferred. Experience working in a Pediatric Dental Practice is highly desirable.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Current Massachusetts license as a Dental Assistant
BLS certification or CPR/AED certification AND
Board approved examination for DANB Radiation Health and Safety RHS
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 / 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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