Dental Assistant Apprentice (On the Job Training)

Community Health Connections; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant Apprentice in Fitchburg, MA. This role involves hands-on training to assist dentists with patient care and treatment procedures while ensuring compliance with safety and health standards. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

401k

Generous vacation and personal time

Sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid Life insurance/AD&D

100% paid Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on travel and entertainment

College Tuition Rewards/CMEs

Company Events & Activities

Qualifications

• MA Dental Assisting License (OJT) required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist during patient examinations and treatments.
• Maintain dental instruments and follow infection control protocols.
• Prepare patient records and assist with billing tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal Relationship Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Dental Assistant Apprentice (On the Job Training)

Job Category: Dental

Requisition Number: DENTA002976

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• Full-Time
• On-site

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

· Prepare patient and operatory for dental treatment.
· Review and enter patient medical history into electronic dental record.
· Take blood pressure, pulse and temperature as required.
· Remain with assigned provider for duration of procedures.
· Remain with patient in operatory.
· Maintain dental instruments, materials, and medications in the quantities to be used for general scheduled treatment.
· Maintain organization of instruments/supplies/treatment rooms.
· Follow infection control protocols and procedures.
· Take radiographs (FMX, BW, PAs – Anterior and Posterior).
· Keep oral operating field clean during dental procedures utilizing both Slowpeed, Highspeed suctions and Air/Water Syringe.
· Prepare restorative materials (amalgam, composite, Fuji, sealants)
· Prepare and sterilize instruments following procedures.
· Operate sterilization equipment safely including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner and handpiece maintenance system.
· Disinfect operatory following policies and procedures.
· Set up operatory for Exams, Hygiene, Restorative (composite, amalgam, Fuji), Consult visits.
· Assist during Exam appointments (COE, POE, LOE, EOE) including charting of existing, treatment planning and periodontal charting in electronic dental record – NO EXPOSURE OF RADIOGRAPHS UNTIL SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A DENTAL RADIOLOGY COURSE AND CERTIFICATE EARNED.
· Seek additional tasks to perform during downtime.
· Assist provider with entering billing codes and wait/will call appointments before dismissing a patient.
· Assist provider with end of day tasks including printing and checking of the day sheet.
· Work as part of a team and help other assistants and dentists as needed.
· Work in other sites including Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner and ACTION as needed
· Communicate effectively with other staff and patients in a respectful manner.
· Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission
· Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
· Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the CHC Employee Handbook.
· Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the Dental Department Policies and Procedures
· Provide other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High school diploma required.
· MA Dental Assisting License (OJT)
· CPR Certified
· Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
· Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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 & Learns", team building, and more!)
• EyeMed Vision Care Program
• Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!

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Education

Required

High School or better.

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Licenses & Certifications

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