
Dental Assistant I
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryAssists 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, as well as 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.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Dental Assistant [State License] - required
Basic Life Support [BLS] - required
Experience
Dental Assistant experience 0-1 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.
- Previous experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography systems.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.