<p>Description:POSITION DESCRIPTION</p> <p>JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Dental Health Services</p> <p>LOCATION: 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Dental Director</p> <p>TYPE: Full or Part time</p> <p>SALARY: $23 - $27 per hour</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>Under general supervision of the Senior Dentist, the Dental Assistant provides assistance during dental procedures, and performs office/clerical support such as handling and keeping of records, assisting the dentist, taking developing and mounting radiographs, and dental health education.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>75% Direct Patient Services </li><li>Prepares patient for dental treatment by seating patient in chair and providing an explanation of the procedures to be performed. </li><li>Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing dental instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies. </li><li>At the chair side, assists dentist during procedure by passing instruments, adjusting light on dental site, suctioning fluids and dental particles. May take and develop dental x-rays. </li><li>Assists patient with cleanup following procedure, clears work site of instruments, soiled linens and other materials following proper sterilization procedures and protocols, and prepares for next patient. </li><li>A registered Dental assistant will also polish teeth and take master impressions. </li><li>May assist laboratory technician in the construction of dental prosthesis and other dental models prepared for patient. </li><li>Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs. </li><li>Assist Dentist or Hygienist with School-based screenings. </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>25 % Administrative Duties </li></ol> <ul> <li>Greeting and scheduling appointments for the patients. </li><li>Order office supplies when necessary. </li><li>Tracks supplies as needed. </li><li>Maintains records of procedures performed by dentist. </li><li>Assist with the billing process for the patients. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required or assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:A successful completion of a certified Dental Assistant Program at an accredited institution,</p> <p>High School education and/ or its equivalency or other specialized training beyond high school is required.</p> <p>Must possess the ability to make and keep dental charts and records;</p> <p>Ability to understand written or oral instructions; and ability to work with a variety of personnel, patients and community groups.</p> <p>Work Location: In person</p>