RESEARCH DENTAL ASSISTANT School of Dental Medicine Global and Population Health

Boston University; Daly City (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable institution is seeking a Dental Assistant for school-based prevention programs across multiple locations. The role involves providing chairside assistance, managing patient records and data entry, and requires commitment to teamwork and flexibility. Interested candidates should have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of experience in dental assisting.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in dental assisting.
• Willingness to travel to various sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chairside dental assisting for prevention programs.
• Prepare patient records and manage data entry.
• Escort children and transport dental equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Provides clinical chairside dental assisting for school-based prevention programs located in Boston, Chelsea, Framingham, Natick and Lawrence. Other duties related to providing care in non-traditional dental settings - such as escorting children to and from classrooms and transporting and maintaining portable dental equipment. Responsible for patient record preparation, data entry and billing.

Required Skills

Minimum High School Diploma or GED 1 - 3 years experience The applicant does not have to have their own car, but must be willing to travel to the sites served mentioned above. Some lifting of equipment and supplies is required. Flexibility and a commitment to teamwork are essential. Hours vary and will include some evening work. If selected, candidate will be required to become CPR and X-ray certified.

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.

Required Experience

Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma or GED 1 - 3 years experience The applicant does not have to have their own car, but must be willing to travel to the sites served mentioned above. Some lifting of equipment and supplies is required. Flexibility and a commitment to teamwork are essential. Hours vary and will include some evening work. If selected, candidate will be required to become CPR and X-ray certified.

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.