Dental Assistant

Mass General Brigham; Dover (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth Community Dental Center, located at 668 Central Avenue in Dover, NH, is seeking a per diem Dental Assistant to support a fast-paced, procedure-focused practice. The role involves assisting with extractions and other procedures, tracking patient information, and ensuring quality patient care.

The position operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday, and requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a state Dental Assistant license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
• Dental Assistant license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Responsibilities

• Assists dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental x-rays and maintains x-ray equipment.
• Provides patients with information on dental hygiene and oral care.
• Collects and records medical and dental histories and patient vitals.
• Assists with postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.

Skills

Dental assistant tasks

X-ray imaging

Patient care

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience accepted in lieu of degree

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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

Wentworth Community Dental Center, located at 668 Central Avenue in Dover, NH, provides affordable, high-quality dental care to underserved individuals and families throughout the greater Dover community.

We are seeking a per diem Dental Assistant to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will support providers in a fast-paced, procedure-focused practice, assisting with a variety of treatments, including extractions and other surgical procedures. The office sees patients from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday.

This position helps provide coverage for call-outs, vacations, leaves, and vacancies. We are looking for a flexible, dependable team player who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering exceptional patient care.

Summary

Assists with a variety of health care tasks, from taking dental x-rays and caring for patients, to helping file records and appointment scheduling.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assists dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Gives patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collects and records medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs.
• Provides postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Orders dental supplies and maintains dental equipment inventory.
• Fabricates temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

• Dental Assistant [State License] required
• Basic Life Support [BLS] required

Experience

• Dental Assistant experience 0-1 year preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

668 Central Avenue

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.40/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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