Boston University
DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs Job at Boston Univ
Boston University, Boston, MA, US, 02298
DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs
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Category: Boston University Medical Campus – Clinical Services
Job Location: BOSTON, MA, United States
Salary: $20.13 – $25.40 hourly (Grade 44). The range reflects our good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
The Dental Assistant is an integral member of the Pre-Doctoral Group Practice team, providing support to the student(s) for quality dental care. The assistant demonstrates strong clinical skills by practicing four-handed dentistry, preparing operatories for treatment, ensuring operatories are cleaned and disinfected between each patient, and setting up for the next patient. Instrument cassettes are prepared for sterilization according to established protocol.
Responsibilities
Organize and coordinate inventory of supplies to avoid shortages, restock cabinets when indicated, and provide coverage during evening and Saturday clinic hours.
Show compassion, understanding, and empathy towards patients during treatment.
Foster excellent interpersonal skills, promote teamwork among staff and faculty, and strive to make each phase of patient treatment a positive experience from initial appointment through completion of dental care.
Required Skills
1 to 3 years of experience and high school diploma or GED required.
Dental Assistant certification required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Higher Education
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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