DENTAL ASSISTANT School of Dental Medicine Clinical Affairs

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated dental assistant to support the Pre Doc Program. This role is crucial in delivering quality dental care to patients while providing guidance to DMD and AS students in radiograph techniques. You will demonstrate your clinical skills in a collaborative environment, assisting faculty in various dental procedures and ensuring optimal patient care through strict adherence to infection control protocols. Join a forward-thinking university that values diversity and inclusion and offers a fulfilling career path in the dental field.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree required with 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong clinical skills in dental procedures and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality dental care and support to students and faculty.
• Prepare operatories and ensure adherence to infection control guidelines.

Skills

Radiograph Techniques

Four-Handed Dentistry

Infection Control Guidelines

OSHA Regulations

HIPAA Regulations

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree

Job description

The dental assistant reporting to the Clinical Assistant Supervisor is an integral member of the Pre Doc Program providing support to the Student(s) and faculty for quality of dental care to patients. The dental assistant will provide coverage to all pre doc treatment centers, including the Emergency Clinic.

Additionally, this role includes taking radiographs and supervising and instructing DMD and AS students regarding proper radiograph techniques during their pre-clinical and clinical rotations; assisting the faculty provider in the Emergency Clinic with various dental procedures demonstrating strong clinical skills by practicing four-handed dentistry; preparing operatories for the required treatment, ensuring operatories are cleaned and disinfected between each patient being seen, sterilization of instrument cassettes are prepared for re-circulation and following and adhering to all established infection control guidelines, OSHA and HIPAA regulations during and after treatment protocol.

Required Skills

Qualifications:
Vocational/Technical Degree required and 1-3 years' work experience.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption. For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.