Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hospital in Boston is seeking a competent Dental Assistant to support our Oral Surgery department. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, be certified in radiographs, and have skills in dental hygiene and assistance. Experience in dental radiology is preferred. Join us to make a positive impact in patient care across all age groups.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in radiographs.
• Graduates of a certified dental program are also required.
• Experience in a dental office or Armed Forces training may be equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient treatment with Dentist.
• Maintains equipment sterilization and performs dental x-rays.
• Helps with patient flow and inventory levels.

Skills

Knowledge of oral hygiene and dental assistance functions

Excellent manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency

Experience in Radiology specifically CBCT

Dental Radiology Certification

Experience in dental impressions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of a certified dental assistant program

Job description

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.

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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About the company

Boston Medical Center is a non-profit 514-bed academic medical center in Boston, Massachusetts.

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