Dental Assistant

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States Mattapan Community Health Center Inc Full time
Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Dental Health Services

LOCATION: 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA

REPORTS TO: Dental Director

TYPE: Full or Part time

SALARY: Open


Summary:

Under general supervision of the Senior Dentist, the Dental Assistant provides assistance during dental procedures, and performs office/clerical support such as handling and keeping of records, assisting the dentist, taking developing and mounting radiographs, and dental health education.


Responsibilities


75% Direct Patient Services

  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by seating patient in chair and providing an explanation of the procedures to be performed.
  • Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing dental instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies.
  • At the chair side, assists dentist during procedure by passing instruments, adjusting light on dental site, suctioning fluids and dental particles. May take and develop dental x-rays.
  • Assists patient with cleanup following procedure, clears work site of instruments, soiled linens and other materials following proper sterilization procedures and protocols, and prepares for next patient.
  • A registered Dental assistant will also polish teeth and take master impressions.
  • May assist laboratory technician in the construction of dental prosthesis and other dental models prepared for patient.
  • Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.
  • Assist Dentist or Hygienist with School-based screenings.

25 % Administrative Duties

  • Greeting and scheduling appointments for the patients.
  • Order office supplies when necessary.
  • Tracks supplies as needed.
  • Maintains records of procedures performed by dentist.
  • Assist with the billing process for the patients.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements:

A successful completion of a certified Dental Assistant Program at an accredited institution is required.

Only candidates who have been formally trained will be considered.

High School education and/ or its equivalency or other specialized training beyond high school is required.

Must possess the ability to make and keep dental charts and records;

Ability to understand written or oral instructions; and ability to work with a variety of personnel, patients and community groups.




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