Dental Assistant I

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Dental Assistant position at Brookside Community Health Center- 3297 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain MA 02130

 

Job Summary

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

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-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 and 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.

 

Education
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Dental Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Dental Assistant [State License] - Generic - required

Experience
directly related experience 1+ year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (34-66%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

3297 Washington Street

 

32

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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