Dental Assistant - 32 Hour - Part Time

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team at a well-respected hospital in Boston. This part-time role involves assisting in the delivery of dental care, coordinating patient flow, and performing essential administrative functions. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Dental Assistant License and have experience in a dental or hospital setting. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values patient care and professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Support for Well-being

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to apply policies and procedures accurately.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and maintain dental charts.
• Assist dentist with dental procedures and X-rays.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Administrative Functions

Dental Assistant License

Microsoft Office

Education

Certified Dental Assistant Training

Dental Assistant License

Job description

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Job Description

Dental Assistant - 32 Hour - Part Time - (250004DK)

Description

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a caring, dedicated, and attentive Dental Assistant. Under the supervision of the Chief of Dentistry, the Dental Assistant assists in the delivery of dental care and chairside responsibilities. The incumbent will support the dentist with patient flow and coordination, perform administrative functions, and assist in all phases of examination, treatment, and related work as required.

Note: The hours for this position are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 32 hours per week. The days off are Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Coordinate patient care: scheduling, screening, maintaining dental charts, tracking/coordinating lab cases and consents.
• Maintain dental clinic communication, logs, certifications, and inventory.
• Coordinate needed repairs with Environmental Services and Facilities Department.
• Oversee all functions of the Oral Surgery Clinic.
• Determine/identify patient guardianship when necessary.
• Assist the dentist when other dental assistants are unavailable or when clinic operations require additional help, such as room setup/breakdown, direct dental assisting, taking dental X-rays, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines governing assigned activities.
• Follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Work accurately with names, numbers, codes, and symbols.
• Communicate effectively orally.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Dental Assistant License issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Previous experience in a hospital or dental office as a preceptorship-trained dental assistant.
• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program or bedside nursing preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

About Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully accredited teaching facility providing acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private providers. It serves economically and socially disadvantaged patients with high-quality, cost-effective care, respecting their dignity. Located in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the hospital includes 248 inpatient beds, outpatient clinics, and specialized services, including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients.

Additional services include support for patients struggling with addictions and homelessness. A criminal background check is required for the selected candidate as per regulations. For more information, visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure, and certification will be verified per Human Resources guidelines. Candidate information may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

For questions, contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to applicants applying within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Dental Assistant Certificate issued by the Dental Assistants National Board.

Salary placement depends on experience, education, and internal guidelines. Compensation is governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Employees are offered comprehensive benefits, supporting their well-being and future.

Per Title 101 CMR 23.00, agency staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza or follow mitigation measures. Candidates will need to attest to their vaccination status.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or other protected categories.