Dental Assistant

Community Health Connections; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Generous vacation and personal time

Sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance/AD&D

Long-Term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Community Health Connections seeks a dental assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments at our Fitchburg, MA facility. Under supervision, you will prepare patients, take vital signs, maintain instruments, sterilize equipment, and assist with x-ray procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, Massachusetts license, CPR certification, and at least one year of dental assistant experience.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Proficient reading, writing and speaking in English.
• Interpersonal relationship skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mass State License to practice dentistry in Massachusetts.
• Experience in a medical/dental office environment preferred.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for dental treatment.
• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications for scheduled treatments.
• Keep oral operating areas clear before and after procedures.
• Prepare restorative materials and cements.
• Sterilize instruments using autoclaves.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and rooms.
• Assist patients with appointments and payments as needed.
• Take, develop, and mount x-rays (DANB national certification).
• Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.
• Work as part of a team at Community Health Center as required.

Skills

CPR Certified

English proficient

Interpersonal skills

Dental terminology

Medical office experience

Fast-paced work ability

Teamwork

Education

Mass State License

High school diploma

Job description

Under the general and direct supervision of the dentist, assists during the examination and treatment of patients.

Essential Duties And Major Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for dental treatment.
• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.
• Keep oral operating areas clear before and after dental procedures.
• Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.
• Sterilize instruments using autoclaves.
• Perform routine maintenance described as follows: lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts, and clean operatories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Help patients with appointments, payments etc. when required.
• Take, develop and mount x-rays (DANB national certification)
• Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.
• Works as part of team and works at the Community Health Center as required.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR Certified
• Mass State License
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Work experience similar to a medical office environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment

Benefits

• 401k
• Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
• Sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
• 100% paid Long-Term disability.
• Discounts on travel and entertainment!
• Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
• College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
• Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events,” Lunch & Learn’s”, team building, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• EyeMed Vision Care Program
• Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Educational development reimbursement
• Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!