Dental Assistant

Boston Children's Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential support to dental providers while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include preparing treatment rooms, assisting with procedures, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sterilization. This position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including flexible schedules and generous time off. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Affordable Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Child Care Subsidies

Student Loan Subsidies

Generous Time Off

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted T-pass Rates

Qualifications

• Training in Orthodontic Dental Assisting is essential.
• Must hold a Dental Assistant License and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct patients, ensuring a smooth flow of operations.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist in dental procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of dental instruments.

Skills

Patient Communication

Dental Radiography

Infection Control

Dental Materials Handling

Orthodontic Assisting

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of CODA-accredited Program

Dental Assistant License

DANB Radiation Health & Safety Certification

Tools

Dental Imaging Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

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.

Responsibilities of the Dental Assistant include:

1. Greeting and directing patients, providing routine information on procedures, and escorting patients in and out of the service area.
2. Calming and soothing anxious, nervous, or uncooperative patients throughout their treatment.
3. Reviewing schedule, planned procedures, and additional equipment/instrument needs with the provider prior to the start of the clinical session.
4. Preparing the room and instruments for scheduled treatment.
5. Mixing materials and passing instruments to the dental provider as requested.
6. Instructing patients on proper dental care and follow-up, as directed by a licensed provider.
7. Taking dental impressions and producing study models.
8. Preparing models according to established procedures for delivery to outside lab facilities.
9. Logging lab case information upon submission and return.
10. Taking, developing, mounting, and filing dental radiographs that meet departmental standards for quality and readability.
11. Understanding and utilizing proper positioning techniques when taking panoramic and/or cephalometric films.
12. Checking the quality of images and reviewing with the provider before re-taking to minimize radiation exposure.
13. Taking digital photographs as instructed.
14. Scanning physical (non-digital) images into electronic dental records, if required.
15. Charting teeth and conditions in the patient's electronic dental record as directed by the licensed provider.
16. Maintaining cleanliness of patient areas, workrooms, and equipment.
17. Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining dental instruments.
18. Handling sterile instruments and materials according to standard procedures.
19. Ensuring operatory is cleaned and sterilized prior to patient examinations.
20. Monitoring equipment and reporting problems or repair needs promptly to the supervisor.
21. Monitoring the status of the soiled utility room.
22. Delivering and retrieving instruments and cassettes from the Central Sterilization Department.
23. Restocking dental supplies in treatment rooms and the Emergency Department.
24. Identifying and resolving discrepancies in lab cases sent or returned.

Qualifications for the Dental Assistant include:

• Training in Orthodontic Dental Assisting
• DANB Radiation Health & Safety certification
• Dental Assistant License
• High School diploma or equivalent plus completion of a CODA-accredited program
• Specialization in Dental Assisting

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and License/Certification Reimbursement, cell phone discounts, and discounted T-pass rates. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

All employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.