Dental Assistant - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Tufts University · Boston, MA · 4 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$27.35/hrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Perform advanced and more specialized technical procedures assisting general dentists and specialty dentists chair side.
- Complete expanded duties and functions as assigned.
- Absorb digital radiographs (panoramic, PAs, bitewings).
- Work in dental laboratories, pouring models, polishing crowns and dentures, making impressions, and making temporary crowns.
- Set up and break down of dental operatories using proper infection control procedures.
- Stock, organize, and maintain cleanliness of the dental operatories ensuring appropriate supply standardization.
- Responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal, and state guidelines.
- Access and maintain patient electronic health records.
- Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate prior approval processes.
- Enter treatment charges into the patient care system.
- May answer all patient, provider, and insurance phone calls.
- Receive and post point-of-service patient payments.
- Schedule and confirm all patient appointments.
Basic Requirements
- Dental Assistant: 0-2 years of experience.
- Senior Dental Assistant: 3-5 years of experience.
- Experience with patient care system.
- Familiarity with clinical care, institution, or university experience.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Demonstrate willingness to articulate creative and innovative ideas for improving daily clinical activities, and laboratory procedures.
- Massachusetts Dental Assistant License.
- Radiology Certification.
Work Schedule Requirements
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Pay Range
- Minimum: $23.00
- Midpoint: $27.35
- Maximum: $31.70