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POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists in patient treatment with Dentist and assists the Dental Department with patient flow, sterilization and asepsis of equipment, dental outside lab procedures; maintains appropriate inventory levels and performs dental x-rays. Educated and expected to competently care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient (age 3 - 100 +). Must be certified to take radiographs /graduate of an approved dental assistant program.
Position: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental Clinic
Schedule: Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required. Graduate of a certified dental assistant program (or equivalent, such as 1 year experience in a dental office doing chair side or completion of Armed Forces training) is also required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Must be certified in radiographs /or graduate of a certified dental program in order to perform x-rays.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of oral hygiene and dental assistance functions.
- Excellent manual dexterity, and ability to perform detailed and accurate work.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate concern and caring attitude towards patients, family members and staff.
- Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Boston Medical Center’s policy is to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. We view the principle of equal employment opportunity as a vital element in the employment process and as a hallmark of good management.
BMC is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.