Dental Assistant

MedStar Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant in Boston. The role involves preparing patients for treatment, assisting dentists with procedures, and ensuring optimal patient care through effective hygiene practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Massachusetts dental assisting license and relevant experience, with a commitment to patient education and infection control.

Qualifications

• License required to practice in Massachusetts.
• Experience in a recognized dental office preferred.
• Spanish speaking ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental treatment and assist in four-handed dentistry.
• Maintain equipment, manage supplies, and ensure infection control.
• Educate patients on oral health and treatment procedures.

Skills

Ability to assist in fourhanded dentistry

Working knowledge of operative dentistry

Ability to work with small children and elderly

Education

License to practice dental assisting in Massachusetts

At least one year full time or equivalent part-time paid experience

Job description

Dental Assistant
We are looking for candidates who will perform all necessary duties under the supervision of the dentist, i.e., preparing the patient for care, assisting with treatment, taking and developing x-rays, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, autoclaving, taking impressions and maintaining electronic dental records.
*Performs the necessary duties for the proper functioning of the dental health unit under supervision
*Greets and escorts dental patients to the dental treatment area Prepares the dental exam room for dental treatment by cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas according to the Health Center's policies and procedures.
*Prepares patients for dental treatment Assists the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment:
oPerforms four handed dentistry.
oTakes x-rays.
oProcess alginate impressions and pours dental models.
oRemoves temporary cement from crowns and re- cements crowns.
*Delivers bleaching kit to patients
*Performs all infection control duties such as:
oCleaning and sterilization of dental instruments according to health center
policies and procedures
oStocks dental operatories and maintains dental supplies in treatment areas.
*Perform lab procedures such as:
oFabrication of bleaching trays and dental models
oProvides individualized patient dental education in oral health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment procedures.
oApplies anti-carcinogenic agents including fluoride varnish
oPlaces and removes dental dams
*Cares for dental equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and performs its required daily maintenance

Qualifications

• License to practice dental assisting in Massachusetts by the Board of Registration in Dentistry is required
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred
• At least one year full time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a dental assistant in a recognized dental office
• Ability to assist in fourhanded dentistry
• Working knowledge of operative dentistry
• Working knowledge of other general dental procedures
• Ability to work with small children and elderly
• Willingness to learn new procedures and work with others with the department

Additional Job Description

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.