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Overview

Under direct supervision, by a supervising Dental Assistant or Dentist, learns and provides basic dental assistant duties assisting general dentists and specialty dentist’s chair side.

What You'll Do

• Provides clinical services assisting faculty/residents in four-handed dentistry learning and performing basic Dental Assistant duties. Takes digital radiographs (panoramic, PAs, bitewings). Pours models, polishes crowns and dentures, makes impressions and temporary crowns.
• Maintains proper cleanliness of operatories and instruments in compliance with infection control policies. Responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines.
• Answers all patient, provider, and insurance phone calls and verifies proper responses as necessary.
• Scheduling.
• Accesses and accurately maintains patient health records. Enters treatment charges into the patient care system.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 0-2 years of experience
• Massachusetts Dental Assistant License
• Exhibits knowledge and proficiency with sterile technique and assisting various specialties.
• Sound knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance regarding infection control, blood borne pathogens, sterilization, and radiology.