Dental Assistant I Job at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston

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.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Dental Assistant required

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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

3297 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

Grade

3

EEO Statement: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.