DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Restorative Sciences/Biomaterials
The dental assistant reporting to the Patient Treatment Center Manager is an integral member of the Prosthodontic Clinical team providing support to the residents for quality of dental care to patients at Boston University School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). The dental assistant demonstrates strong clinical skills by practicing four handed dentistry, preparing operatories for the required treatment, ensuring assigned operatories are cleaned and disinfected between each patient being seen by the residents, sets up for the next patient, and prepares instrument cassettes for sterilization according to established protocol. Organizing and coordinating inventory of supplies to avoid shortage, restock cabinets, organize and disinfect the prosthodontic resident's lab area, take radiographs and provides coverage during evening clinic hours. Displays compassion, understanding and empathy towards patients during treatment. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, promotes teamwork among the staff and Faculty, and strives to make each phase of the patient treatment a positive experience from initial appointment on through the completion of dental care. Bilingual preferred but not required.
Schedule: MON - 10:30-7PM, Tues - FRI 9:00-5:30PM
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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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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.