Dental Assistant I

York County Community Action Corporation; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HRA

FSA

403(b)

PTO

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

License renewal reimbursement

Job summary

Nasson Health Care in Maine is seeking a Dental Assistant I to support the dental team within the Patient-Centered Medical Home model. This full-time role involves patient preparation, chair-side assisting, documentation, infection control, and care coordination.

You'll prep exam rooms, assist during exams and procedures, document care in the EHR, and help maintain aseptic practices. Eligibility includes a high school diploma or GED, with radiographic certification preferred or obtainable within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred; health center experience may count.
• Radiographic certification in Maine preferred, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Must not have an active record on the System for Award Management website.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the dental care team to prepare for patient visits and ensure services are delivered.
• Records accurate vital signs and health/social history as applicable.
• Prepares, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist and dental hygienist during exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Documents patient care activities in the EHR and patient portal per protocol.
• Maintains aseptic technique and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiographic certification preferred

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

A Division of York County Community Action Corp.

Nasson Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with clinical sites in Springvale and Biddeford, Maine. We serve York County and neighboring communities through provision of fully integrated medical, dental and behavioral health care.

Dental Assistant I

Full Time

Nasson Health Care is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant I to work collaboratively with dental and interdisciplinary care team members to support the delivery of primary dental services within the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care. Working within established workflows and protocols, this role provides foundational support in patient preparation, chair-side assisting, documentation, infection control, and care coordination.

Clinical Support Responsibilities

• Collaborates with members of the dental care team to prepare for patient visits and help ensure indicated services are planned and delivered.
• Prepares patients for provider visits by obtaining and recording accurate vital signs and relevant health and social history information, as applicable.
• Prepares, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist and dental hygienist during examinations, procedures, and treatments.

Patient Care and Coordination

• Documents patient care activities in the electronic health record and patient portal in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintains aseptic technique and follows infection prevention and control standards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of electronic health record systems.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred; experience within the health center may be considered in meeting this requirement.
• Radiographic certification in Maine preferred, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.Must not have an active record on the System for Award Management website.

Nasson Health Care is an eligible site for the National Health Service Corps. Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• HRA
• Income protection
• FSA
• 403(b)
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• License renewal reimbursement

EOE– YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.