Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Dental Assistant to support the Oral Surgery department in Boston. The position requires assisting in patient care, performing radiographs, and maintaining dental equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and certification from a dental assistant program. Join a dynamic team where you can make a difference in patient care across diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to take radiographs.
• Experience in dental impressions preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization and asepsis of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient treatment with Dentist and maintains patient flow.
• Performs dental x-rays and ensures proper sterilization of equipment.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and provides care across age groups.

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 or equivalent

Tools

Dental Radiology Certification

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: Oral Surgery

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.

• Experience in Radiology specifically CBCT preferred


• Dental Radiology Certification required


• Experience in dental impressions preferred

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