Inside Higher Ed
DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Restorative Sciences/Biomaterials
Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Restorative Sciences/Biomaterials
The dental assistant reporting to the Patient Treatment Center Manager is an integral member of the Prosthodontic Clinical team providing support to the residents for quality of dental care to patients at Boston University School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). The dental assistant demonstrates strong clinical skills by practicing four‑handed dentistry, preparing operatories for the required treatment, ensuring assigned operatories are cleaned and disinfected between patients, setting up for the next patient, and preparing instrument cassettes for sterilization according to established protocol. Organizing and coordinating inventory of supplies to avoid shortages, restocking cabinets, organizing and disinfecting the prosthodontic residents' lab area, taking radiographs, and providing coverage during evening clinic hours. Displays compassion, understanding and empathy toward patients during treatment. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, promotes teamwork among staff and faculty, and strives to make each phase of patient treatment a positive experience from initial appointment through completion of dental care. Bilingual preferred but not required. Schedule: Mon 10:30–7:00 PM, Tue–Fri 9:00–5:30 PM. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular. Salary Grade: $20.13–$25.40 per hour (Grade 44). Applicant must model proper patient management and communication with students. Required to maintain dental assisting licensure by attending appropriate CE courses. Required to maintain DANB certifications if applicant has earned this specific certification. 1–3 years of applicable work experience required. Applicant formally trained through an accredited dental assisting program is highly desired. DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate preferred. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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The dental assistant reporting to the Patient Treatment Center Manager is an integral member of the Prosthodontic Clinical team providing support to the residents for quality of dental care to patients at Boston University School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). The dental assistant demonstrates strong clinical skills by practicing four‑handed dentistry, preparing operatories for the required treatment, ensuring assigned operatories are cleaned and disinfected between patients, setting up for the next patient, and preparing instrument cassettes for sterilization according to established protocol. Organizing and coordinating inventory of supplies to avoid shortages, restocking cabinets, organizing and disinfecting the prosthodontic residents' lab area, taking radiographs, and providing coverage during evening clinic hours. Displays compassion, understanding and empathy toward patients during treatment. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, promotes teamwork among staff and faculty, and strives to make each phase of patient treatment a positive experience from initial appointment through completion of dental care. Bilingual preferred but not required. Schedule: Mon 10:30–7:00 PM, Tue–Fri 9:00–5:30 PM. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular. Salary Grade: $20.13–$25.40 per hour (Grade 44). Applicant must model proper patient management and communication with students. Required to maintain dental assisting licensure by attending appropriate CE courses. Required to maintain DANB certifications if applicant has earned this specific certification. 1–3 years of applicable work experience required. Applicant formally trained through an accredited dental assisting program is highly desired. DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate preferred. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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