Dental Assistant

Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc.; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community health center in Amherst seeks a Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves patient interaction, preparing exam spaces, and ensuring high-quality care. The position offers a supportive culture, competitive benefits including a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance from day 1

Dental and vision from the first month

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Interest in a paid in-house Dental Assistant training program.
• Experience with computer-based data entry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and verify their information.
• Prepare the exam space and sterilize equipment.
• Stock supplies and maintain water lines.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Computer-based data entry

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

MA Dental Assisting License

Radiology certification

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Description

Our Culture: Why work with us?

Our most valuable resource is our people. Our culture is filled with people who are mission driven, passionate, and want to be of service to others. There is a dedication to one another that is palpable. We believe in rewarding our employees with an excellent benefit package including sign-bonuses, career pathways for advancement, paid vacation and sick days, and the chance to help the people of Western Massachusetts thrive!

Our Mission

Our mission is to create access to high quality integrated health care and promote well-being for individuals, families, and our communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center with a focus on integrated, primary care, we believe that every human has the right to access whole health. We have locations in Amherst, Huntington, and Worthington, as well as a school-based health center at Gateway Regional Middle/High School and a Community Center in Huntington.

A day in the life of this role

In this highly visible role, you will be reporting to the dental supervisor. Your responsibilities will include interacting with patients, verifying their information, escorting them, preparing the exam space, sterilizing equipment, stocking supplies, and maintaining water lines. Your compassion, organization, and dedication to excellent care will be essential.

What's In It For You

• Teamwork: Recognized for your work ethic and respectful team collaboration.
• Growth: Encouraged to enhance your skills and knowledge in dental care and integrated health.
• Impact: Directly affect the health of your community members.
• Benefits: Sign-on bonus, health insurance from day 1, dental and vision from the first month, paid time off, retirement plan with employer match, career pathways, and more.

Requirements

We need you to have:

• An interest in a paid in-house on-the-job training Dental Assistant program OR
• MA Dental Assisting License, Radiology certification, or course meeting MA requirements.
• Experience with computer-based data entry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and policy.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Competencies and Attributes

• Trustworthy, responsible, independent, and results-oriented.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Willing to embrace challenges and uncertainty.
• Committed to working with diverse populations and community health.
• Human-centered, strength-based approach.

Locations

Amherst, MA

This is a part-time, 27 hours/week position with potential to become full-time.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care