Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a PRN Dental Assistant to support patients at MCI-Framingham and MCI-Norfolk in MA. The role involves assisting the dentist, preparing operatory, and maintaining records, with travel between sites as needed.

Requires high school diploma, at least one year of dental assisting experience, and current CPR certification. Security clearance is required and adherence to infection control practices is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications. Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Infection control

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dental instruments

Radiography equipment

Job description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a PRN Dental Assistant at MCI-Framingham and MCI-Norfolk in MA.*This position requires travel to and between our locations in Framingham, Norfolk, and Roslindale*

Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Technician/Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies and records.

DENTAL ASSISTANTSCHEDULE

• PRN

DENTAL ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction. Sterilizes instruments anddisinfects operatory between patients.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures ofprosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications. Adheres to safety and security policies andparticipates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.