Dental Assistant Per Diem
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Provides clinical and administrative support to the dental care team while delivering a positive patient-centered experience. Responsibilities include assisting with dental procedures taking dental radiographs supporting patient education maintaining accurate records and assisting with scheduling and other day-to-day dental office operations.Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Collaborates with dental hygienists and the dental care team to support patient care and clinical procedures.
-Accurately documents treatment information and maintains complete patient records.
-Performs dental radiographs and assists with the proper care and maintenance of dental X-ray equipment.
-Educates patients on dental hygiene oral health care and effective plaque control practices.
-Collects and documents medical and dental histories as well as patient vital signs.
-Provides patients with clear postoperative care instructions as directed by the dentist.
-Assists with ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment and supply inventory.
-Assists with fabricating temporary restorations and creating custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
-Supports appointment scheduling record management and other administrative activities as needed.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Dental Assistant State License - Generic - HR Only required
Basic Life Support BLS - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Dental Assistant experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Completion of a Dental Hygiene Program.
- Comfortable using computers and electronic systems to support patient care and daily office operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and members of the dental care team.
- Professional positive and patient-focused approach.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate high-quality patient care.
- Familiarity with dental practice management systems electronic charting and digital radiography is preferred.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
