DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Endodontics

Boston University School of Dental Medicine is seeking a surgical Dental Assistant for its Post-Doctoral Endodontic Department. The person in this position will be expected to provide quality dental care to patients and clinical support to other team members who included residents, faculty and other departments.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Taking digital x-rays and assisting with intraoral photographs
• Chairside assisting for a variety of Implant and Periodontal procedures utilizing four handed dentistry
• Distribute bone and membrane, set up requested equipment including Piezotome and Implant machines and assist with periodontal charting
• Maintain inventory and order supplies to avoid shortages and restock cabinets when indicated
• Clean, disinfect and organize operatories between patients
• Practice and adhere to infection control guidelines and OSHA and HIPPA regulations.

Required Skills

• An ideal candidate would be an experienced surgical Dental Assistant professional who is self- motivated, a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Our clinic is very busy so the ability to multitask with an attention to detail is a must.
• Familiarity with Nobel and Straumann implants systems is desired.
• Candidate must possess a MA State License and be currently CPR certified.
• Practice and adhere to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Vocational/Technical Training required along with 1-3 years work experience

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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