Dental Assistant — Full-Time Correctional Health

VitalCore Health Strategies; East Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Dental Assistant at the North Central Correctional Institute in Gardner, MA. This full-time, 32-hour-per-week role supports the dentist, prepares operatory, and maintains records in a correctional healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR certification. A security clearance is required, with competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory with instruments and materials for patients scheduled.
• Assists dentist during treatment, handing instruments and suction.
• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs and maintains dental records.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Dental Assistant at the North Central Correctional Institute in Gardner, MA. This full-time, 32-hour-per-week role supports the dentist, prepares operatory, and maintains records in a correctional healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR certification. A security clearance is required, with competitive wages and benefits offered.