Dental Assistant Advanced Prosthodontic Clinic

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Dental Assistant to support patient treatment in a busy dental clinic. The role involves assisting with sterilization of dental equipment, taking x-rays, and ensuring smooth patient flow. Candidates must have a high school diploma, certification in radiographs, and strong interpersonal skills to provide quality care across diverse patient demographics.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in radiographs.
• Preferred experience taking dental impressions.
• Preferred basic knowledge of instruments and implant instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient treatment and maintain patient flow.
• Manage sterilization and asepsis of dental equipment.
• Perform dental x-rays and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Knowledge of oral hygiene and dental assistance functions

Excellent manual dexterity

Excellent interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of a certified dental assistant program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in patient treatment with Dentist and assists the Dental Department with patient flow, sterilization and asepsis of equipment, dental outside lab procedures; maintains appropriate inventory levels and performs dental x-rays. Educated and expected to competently care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient (age 3 - 100 +). Must be certified to take radiographs /graduate of an approved dental assistant program.

Position: Dental Assistant

Department: Advanced Prosthodontic Clinic

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required. Graduate of a certified dental assistant program (or equivalent, such as 1 year experience in a dental office doing chair side or completion of Armed Forces training) is also required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Must be certified in radiographs /or graduate of a certified dental program in order to perform x-rays.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of oral hygiene and dental assistance functions.


• Excellent manual dexterity, and ability to perform detailed and accurate work.


• Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate concern and caring attitude towards patients, family members and staff.


• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.

- preferred experience taking dental impressions

- dental radiology certification required

- preferred basic knowledge of instruments and implant instruments

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