Dental Assistant

Mass General Brigham; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist, prepare treatment rooms, take X-rays, and maintain infection control. The role includes four-handed dentistry, dental lab tasks, and patient education to ensure high-quality care.

Requires Massachusetts dental assisting license and at least one year of experience; Spanish proficiency preferred. On-site at 332 Hanover Street, 40 hours/week, pay $18.58–$26.58 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts dental assisting license required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a dental assistant.
• Ability to assist with four-handed dentistry.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with infection control and general dental care practices.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the dental health unit under the dentist's supervision.
• Welcome patients and escort to treatment area for a positive experience.
• Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms per policies and infection control standards.
• Assist during dental procedures, including four-handed dentistry.
• Obtain and process dental X-rays.
• Prepare alginate impressions and pour dental models.
• Assist with temporary crown cement removal and crown recementation.
• Provide bleaching kits and fabricate trays as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control activities.
• Maintain organized, stocked operatories and monitor supplies.
• Fabricate bleaching trays and dental models in the lab.
• Educate patients on oral health and disease prevention.
• Apply preventive agents like fluoride varnish and assist with dams.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Teamwork

Spanish language

Education

Massachusetts dental assisting license

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

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.

Job Summary The Dental Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting the dentist with patient treatment, maintaining a safe and organized clinical environment, and providing patient education. This role includes preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with dental procedures, obtaining dental X-rays, performing laboratory tasks, maintaining dental equipment, and supporting infection prevention and control practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the dental health unit under the supervision of the dentist.
• Welcome patients and escort them to the treatment area, helping ensure a comfortable and positive patient experience.
• Prepare and disinfect dental treatment rooms in accordance with health center policies and infection control standards.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist during dental procedures, including four-handed dentistry.
• Obtain and process dental X-rays in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare alginate impressions and pour dental models.
• Assist with temporary crown cement removal and crown recementation, as directed by the dentist.
• Provide patients with prescribed dental bleaching kits and fabricate bleaching trays as needed.
• Perform instrument cleaning, sterilization, and other infection prevention and control activities in accordance with health center policies.
• Maintain organized, well-stocked dental operatories and monitor dental supplies.
• Perform dental laboratory tasks, including fabricating bleaching trays and dental models.
• Provide individualized patient education on oral health, disease prevention, and dental treatment procedures.
• Apply preventive dental agents, including fluoride varnish, as directed and within the scope of practice.
• Assist with the placement and removal of dental dams.
• Maintain dental equipment according to manufacturer guidelines, including completing routine daily maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment to support efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts dental assisting license, as required by the Board of Registration in Dentistry.
• At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a dental assistant in an established dental practice.
• Ability to assist with four-handed dentistry and support a variety of general dental procedures.
• Familiarity with operative dentistry and general dental care practices.
• Ability to provide compassionate, age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan, including young children and older adults.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn new procedures and contribute to a collaborative clinical environment.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 332 Hanover Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade3

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