Tufts University

Lead Dental Assistant - Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics

Groton, Massachusetts · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago

ComplianceInventory ManagementHIPAAPublic HealthPatient CareRadiologyCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeOSHA

About the role

This is a part-time, 28 hours per week position, working Tuesday to Friday from 8am-4pm.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country.
In addition to outpatient services, patient care is also delivered in operating room settings at three affiliated hospitals within the state.

post-op instructions and oral hygiene tips. Comforts and supports patients to ease anxiety
and restocking of materials and supplies. Manages purchasing card transactions in
Comforts and supports patients to ease anxiety
Manages purchasing card transactions in
Provides front desk support when necessary.

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
5-7 years Direct clinical chairside experience.
Exhibits knowledge and proficiency with procedural mix within general dentistry.
Sound knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance regarding infection control, bloodborne pathogens, sterilization, and radiology.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to work well as a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to resolve issues.
Travel to other clinics required.

Associate's Degree.
Minimum $33.65, Midpoint $40.10, Maximum $46.60
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

TSCDC serves as a vital teaching venue for General Practice Residents through the Tufts GPR program and for fourth-year dental students, offering hands-on experience in treating patients with special needs.
Basic proficiency with dental management software and Microsoft Office applications.
Formal and/or on the job dental assistant training program.
Under limited supervision, the Lead Dental Assistant supports clinical care by providing assistance to dentists, hygienist, post-graduate dental residents and performs expanded administrative duties.
Assist clinicians (dentists, hygienists, and post-graduate dental residents in training) in
Access patient health records to chart findings, review medical history and view radiographs.
Work in dental laboratory
Assists the Practice Manager with DA onboarding and ensures Dental Assistants understand clinical

This listing is sourced directly from Tufts University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.