Job Description:

Bulfinch Temporary Service is currently hiring a temporary Dental Assistant for the North End Water Front Health Center. This position is M-F from 7:45-5pm and is temporary in nature and not benefitted. If you are qualified and interested please apply now!


o Greets and escorts dental patients to the dental treatment area


o Prepares the dental exam room for dental treatment by cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas according to the Health Center's policies and procedures.


o Prepares patients for dental treatment


o Assists the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment: Performs four handed dentistry. Takes x-rays. Process alginate impressions and pours dental models. Removes temporary cement from crowns and re- cements crowns. Delivers bleaching kit to patients


o Performs all infection control duties such as: Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments according to health center policies and procedures


o Stocks dental operatories and maintains dental supplies in treatment areas.


o Performs lab procedures such as: Fabrication of bleaching trays and dental models


o Provides individualized patient dental education in oral health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment procedures.


o Applies anti-cariogenic agents including fluoride varnish


o Places and removes dental dams


o Cares for dental equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and performs its required daily maintenance.


o Provides interpreting services if applicable between dental provider and patients as needed



Qualifications

• Ability to assist in fourhanded dentistry


• Working knowledge of operative dentistry


• Working knowledge of other general dental procedures


• Ability to work with small children and elderly


• Willingness to learn new procedures and work with others with the department


• Knowledge of Italian/Spanish a plus


• Dental Assistant License


• BLS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent


• Certificate: Providers BLS


• Radiology Certification

• Must have at least one year full time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a dental assistant in a recognized dental office, or the successful completion of a training program for dental assistants at a recognized dental school


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  • Ambulatory health care setting
  
  
  • Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, squat and climb stairs.
  
  
  • Long periods of standing, sitting and tolerate repetitive motion.
  
  
  • Able to hear normal speech.
  
  
  • Able to communicate orally and in writing.
  
  
  • Requires manual dexterity to use available technology.
  
  
  • May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious materials, body fluids, and toxic, chemicals.
  
  
  • Must be able to adapt to patient's status and needs.
  
  
  • Eye and position strain from computer.
  
  
  
  

EEO Statement

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