Dental Assistant

TieTalent

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Dental Assistant in Cambridge, MA. The role involves assisting the dentist, managing patient care, and maintaining clinic operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, state certification, and basic English communication skills. This is an entry-level role with full-time hours. Competitive salary and great benefits offered.

Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Required to have State Registered Dental Assistant credentials.
Must hold Radiology Certification and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist chair side during procedures and treatments.
Prepare materials and take x-rays as needed.
Update patient medical histories as requested.

Skills

Entry Level Work Experience

Basic English Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Massachusetts Registered Dental Assistant

Radiology Certification

AHA or ARC BLS Certification

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About

About

Location: CHA Windsor Street Care Center

Work Days: Monday-Saturday Various Clinical hours

Category: Clinical Support

Department: CHA Dental Services

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

CHA Dental Services at our Windsor Street Care Center is a teaching site for the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and other local schools. People come here to learn about research and techniques in oral health. Our residents frequently provide dental services and education to children and adults through community events and programs. Our office in Cambridge provides a wide range of services for all ages. You can find everything from routine cleanings to dentures. We also offer evening hours and have a children-only clinic one weekend a month.

Summary: The Dental Assistant performs duties such as: seating patients, triaging for emergency patients, updating medical history as requested by provider, assisting the dentist chair side in performing treatment (oral surgery, endodontic, restorations, dentures), prepare materials, equipment, and the operatory for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. Sterilization and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certifications: State of Massachusetts Registered Dental Assistant, current AHA or ARC BLS, Radiology Certification

Work Experience: Entry Level, with above Registration and Certification

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.