Dental Assistant II

Flippa.com; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant II to join their team in Worcester. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality dental care and supporting the dental providers through clinical and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in chair-side assisting, hold necessary certifications in radiology and CPR, and be knowledgeable in infection control protocols. The organization values teamwork and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about healthcare and committed to helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Generous Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assisting experience with CPR and radiology certifications.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers with patient care and clinical tasks.
• Capture and process high-quality radiographs and maintain dental equipment.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Radiology Certification

CPR Certification

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma

MA State Dental Assistant License

Tools

Dental Equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people?

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Dental Assistant II based in Worcester. To assist and collaborate with dental providers in the delivery of dental care and to perform a variety of clinical and clerical tasks under the supervision of the dental providers, applying the principles of aseptic techniques and infection control. The Dental Assistant II is described as experienced in the field, usually accompanied by more than one year of experience in chair side assisting and possessing radiology certification and CPR certification. The Dental Assistant II will be expected to have a comprehensive framework of experience.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00/Hour
*Please note that we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position*

Essential Functions:

• Confirms patient identity for dental appointments/procedures.
• Expertly captures and processes high-quality radiographs, including panoramic views.
• Prepares dental treatment rooms, selecting instruments and materials with minimal prompting, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Processes instruments, ensuring proper disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring of sterilization dates.
• Thoroughly understands and logs the sterilization process, including spore testing and recording results.
• Sets up, uses, and maintains dental equipment per manufacturer guidelines and department schedules.
• Maintains dental office equipment logs and participates in scheduled maintenance.
• Position may require evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma
• Has updated documentation and certification for:
• CPR
• Radiology certificate
• OSHA/Infection control training
• MA state dental assistant license
• Has met all continuing education requirements for dental licensure.
• One year plus of dental assisting experience
• Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program