DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs BOSTON, MA

Boston University; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading dental institution where you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care. As a Dental Assistant, you will support dental students and ensure a smooth patient experience from start to finish. Your clinical skills and compassionate approach will contribute to fostering a positive environment for patients and staff alike. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting, enhancing the quality of care delivered at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. If you are passionate about dental health and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Certification in Dental Assistance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate inventory of dental supplies.
• Provide compassionate care to patients during treatment.

Skills

Dental Assistant certification

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Clinical Services

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

24500464731123

Posted Date

12/4/2024

Salary Grade

Grade 44

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Dental Assistant is an integral member of the Pre Doctoral Group Practice team providing support to the Student(s) for quality of dental care to patients at Boston University School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). The dental assistant demonstrates strong clinical skills by practicing four handed dentistry, preparing operatories for the required treatment, ensuring assigned operatories are cleaned and disinfected between each patient being seen by the Student, and sets up for the next patient, and instrument cassettes are prepared for sterilization according to established protocol.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and coordinating inventory of supplies to avoid shortage, restock cabinets when indicated, and provide coverage during evening and Saturday clinic hours.
• Providing compassion, understanding, and empathy towards patients during treatment.
• Fostering very good interpersonal skills, promoting teamwork among the staff and Faculty, and striving to make each phase of the patient treatment a very positive experience from initial appointment through the completion of the dental care.

Required Skills

• 1 to 3 years of experience and high school diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assistant certification required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, 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.