We are looking for candidates who will perform all necessary duties under the supervision of the dentist, i.e., preparing the patient for care, assisting with treatment, taking and developing x-rays, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, autoclaving, taking impressions and maintaining electronic dental records.
Performs the necessary duties for the proper functioning of the dental health unit under supervision
Greets and escorts dental patients to the dental treatment area Prepares the dental exam room for dental treatment by cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas according to the Health Center's policies and procedures.
Prepares patients for dental treatment 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
Performs all infection control duties such as:
Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments according to health center policies and procedures
Stocks dental operatories and maintains dental supplies in treatment areas.
Perform lab procedures such as:
Fabrication of bleaching trays and dental models
Provides individualized patient dental education in oral health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment procedures.
Applies anti-carcinogenic agents including fluoride varnish
Places and removes dental dams
Cares for dental equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and performs its required daily maintenance.
Provides interpreting services if applicable between dental provider and patients as needed
Qualifications
License to practice dental assisting in Massachusetts by the Board of Registration in Dentistry is required
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred
At least one year full time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a dental assistant in a recognized dental office
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
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
