Dental Assistant Trainee — Paid Training & Externship

Healthfirst Family Care Center, Inc. \"Heart of Our Community\"; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is offering a full-time, in-person, paid Dental Assistant training program that combines classroom and clinical training through a workforce pipeline fund. Classes are virtual through Career Step and prepare learners to earn a Massachusetts Dental Assistant license.

Hands-on training includes observation and preparation for dental procedures and updating patient charts. Applicants must commit to 10 weeks of paid coursework and a 6-month paid externship at

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must submit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a Dental Assistant.
• Ability to provide 3 professional references and possess a clear background free of criminal offenses.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist with dental procedures during hands-on training.
• Maintain and update patient charts during clinical sessions.
• Assist dental team with relevant dentistry techniques and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is offering a full-time, in-person, paid Dental Assistant training program that combines classroom and clinical training through a workforce pipeline fund. Classes are virtual through Career Step and prepare learners to earn a Massachusetts Dental Assistant license.

Hands-on training includes observation and preparation for dental procedures and updating patient charts. Applicants must commit to 10 weeks of paid coursework and a 6-month paid externship at