Job Location : Boston,MA, USA
Assists with a variety of health care tasks, from taking dental x-rays and caring for patients, to helping file records and appointment scheduling. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes 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 and 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.
Education Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Dental Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Dental Assistant [State License] - Generic - required Experience directly related experience 1+ year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Completion of 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.
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