Dental Assistant - Public Health and Community Service

Overview This position will be hired as a Senior Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant depending on the experience of the candidate. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health. What You'll Do Under limited supervision, the

Dental Assistant:

Performs advanced and more specialized technical procedures assisting general dentists and specialty dentists chair side. Assists chair side with advanced specialized technical clinic procedures providing expert care to all dental practice patients. Takes digital radiographs (panoramic, PAs, bitewings). Works in dental laboratory pouring models, polishing crowns and dentures, making impressions and making temporary crowns. Sets up and breaks down dental operatories using proper infection control procedures. Stocks, organizes, and maintains cleanliness of the dental operatories, assuring appropriate supply standardization. Is responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines. Accesses and maintains patient electronic health records. Verifies insurance eligibility and coordinates prior approval process. Enters treatment charges into the patient care system. May answer all patient, provider, and insurance phone calls. Receives and posts point of service patient payments. Schedules and confirms all patient appointments. May complete expanded duties and functions.

What We're Looking For Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: High School /GED. 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. Pay Range Minimum $22.50, Midpoint $26.80, Maximum $31.10 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.