Dental Assistant

FENWAY HEALTH • Boston, MA

2h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Dental Assistant Supervisor, the Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentists, dental residents, and dental hygienists in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, chair side assisting, inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. The Dental Assistant will also be required to perform administrative tasks as designated by the Dental Administrative Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Current Massachusetts Dental Assisting License
• Current CPR (BLS) certification
• Radiology certification
• Able to work effectively at all levels in collaborative team environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.
• Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting
• Knowledge of Epic
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology
• Ability and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Performs duties which assist the dentist(s) and hygienist in the care and treatment of patients
• Assist with front-end operations when needed
• Meets agency participatory expectation
• Performs other related job duties as required.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match.
• We also provide 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED