Dental Assistant - Per Diem
Mass General Brigham · Boston-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $18.58–$26.58 an hourAbout $38,646–$55,286 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Part time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High School Diploma or Equivalentrequired
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
from the posting - Dental Assistant State Licenserequired
Dental Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
from the posting - Basic Life Support (BLS)required
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only required
from the posting - Dental Hygiene Program completionrequired
Completion of a Dental Hygiene Program
from the posting - Computer and electronic systems userequired
Comfortable using computers and electronic systems to support patient care and daily office operations
from the posting - Written and verbal communicationrequired
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and members of the dental care team
from the posting - Dental Assistant experiencepreferred
Dental Assistant experience 0-1 year preferred
from the posting - Dental practice management systemspreferred
Familiarity with dental practice management systems, electronic charting, and digital radiography is preferred
from the posting - Electronic chartingpreferred
Familiarity with dental practice management systems, electronic charting, and digital radiography is preferred
from the posting - Digital radiographypreferred
Familiarity with dental practice management systems, electronic charting, and digital radiography is preferred
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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.
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