Certified Dental Assistant - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to exceptional patient care and groundbreaking medical discoveries. As a dental assistant, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care, assisting with chair-side procedures, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. Your contributions will help create an environment where high-performing teams thrive, making a real impact in the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive setting, where your skills and expertise will be valued and nurtured. If you are passionate about dental care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Radiology and BLS certification required.
• Current dental assisting license in MA required.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing four-handed chair side dentistry.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Conduct preliminary intraoral fit of bands.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Emergency response

Conducting oral exams

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of dental procedures

Knowledge of CPR

Ability to travel across sites

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic charting

Digital radiography

Job description

Site:

The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Lead Dental Assistant and Practice Manager, the dental assistant will assist in performing four-handed chair side dentistry; take, develop, and mount radiographs; take and pour impressions; clean up and set up rooms for dental procedures; prepare and sterilize dental instruments; establish appropriate rapport with patients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Escort and prepare patients for dental treatment; pull and file patient charts. Arrange dental instruments and materials on chair side tray according to procedure to be performed. The department specific duties are as follows:
2. Under the immediate supervision of the dentist, place restorative materials in tooth for condensation and finishing; apply cavity varnish, liner(s), and bonding agents; apply and adjust dental sealants, select and adapt stainless steel crowns or other pre-formed crowns for insertion; apply topical anesthetic agents; remove implant healing caps/cover screws; assist or monitor nitrous oxide analgesia.
3. Under direct supervision of the dentist, place and remove gingival retraction materials; place and remove matrix bands; irrigate and aspirate the oral cavity; place temporary restorations; place cotton pellets and temporary restorative materials; remove excess cement and bonding agents; record dental screenings and charting; re-cement and adjust temporary restorations; apply desensitizing agents; and place and remove wedges.
4. Under general supervision, polish teeth; remove sutures; place and remove orthodontic arch wires; apply anti-cariogenic agents; expose radiographs; place and remove dental dams; conduct preliminary intraoral fit of bands; take impressions; and perform other related duties.
5. Perform cleaning of instruments, equipment maintenance, clerical duties, inventory management, and ensure compliance with policies.
6. Cross cover across department sites as needed.

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to provide compassionate care and educate patients.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Conduct brief oral exams and take x-rays.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, radiology, aseptic techniques, and chair-side assisting.
• Knowledge of CPR (basic).
• Ability to travel across sites.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

• Radiology and BLS certification required.
• Current dental assisting license in MA required.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification required.

Education:

High School diploma minimum.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Experience with practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography preferred.

Additional Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 100 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, etc. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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