Dental Assistant

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health care provider is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their team in Pawtucket. The Dental Assistant will provide top-notch patient care while assisting dentists with various dental treatments. Prospective candidates should be certified, knowledgeable, and ready to work in a collaborative environment, making a positive impact on diverse patient populations.

Benefits

Health benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program is mandatory.
• Certification by DANB as a Certified Dental Assistant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and assist the Dentist in treatment.
• Perform duties as a Certified Dental Assistant including expanded functions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Skills

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish

Strong communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program

Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

X-ray certification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and assists the Dentist in providing dental treatment. Dental Assistants may perform a special group of duties called expanded functions, which can be performed independently by a Certified Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of dental team. The Dental Assistant must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care.

Education, Experience, & Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program

Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) as a Certified Dental Assistant in General Dentistry

X-ray certification required

Other Requirements

Reliable transportation

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Creole speaking abilities preferred

Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of computers and medical records required

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite preferred

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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