Dental Assistant I

Job Summary Assists with a variety of health care tasks, from taking dental x-rays and caring for patients to helping file records and schedule appointments. 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, as well as 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: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Licenses and Credentials: Dental Assistant [State License] – required Basic Life Support (BLS) – required Experience: Dental Assistant experience 0–1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Completion of a 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. Previous experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography systems. Job Details Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 3297 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $18.58 – $26.58 per hour Grade: 3 EEO Statement 2200 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr