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Dental Assistant I

Mass General BrighamJamaica Plain, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Assists with a variety of health care tasks, from taking dental x-rays and caring for patients, to helping file records and appointment scheduling. This position does require patient care.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Dental Assistant [State License] - required
  • Basic Life Support [BLS] - required
  • Completion of Dental Hygiene Program.
  • Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
  • Able to provide great patient care.
  • Previous experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography systems.

Nice To Haves

  • Dental Assistant experience 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assists dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
  • Records treatment information in patient records.
  • Exposes dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
  • Gives patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
  • Collects and records medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs.
  • Provides postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
  • Orders dental supplies and maintains dental equipment inventory.
  • Fabricates temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits
  • career advancement opportunities
  • differentials
  • premiums
  • bonuses
  • recognition programs

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