Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Community Health Centers Of Burlington; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Excellent dental and vision coverage

401K Vanguard

Job summary

Community Health Centers Of Burlington is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our team in Burlington, VT. The role involves assisting the Dentist with restorations and providing patient care, along with sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of instruments and supplies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a dental radiology course, 5 years as a CDA, and completion of an Expanded Functions Course, plus Vermont licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of accredited dental radiology course.
• Five years' experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.
• Successful completion of an accredited Expanded Functions Course.
• Vermont State Dental Assistant Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist in direct placement of restorations and provision of dental care to patients.
• Sterilize, prepare, and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other CHCB sites as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of dental materials

Knowledge of dental software

Effective oral and written comms

Willingness to travel to CHCB sites

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited dental radiology course

5 years as Certified Dental Assistant

Expanded Functions Course

Tools

Dental software systems

Job description

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Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Full Time Burlington, VT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1634

Salary Range: $34.07 To $43.67 Hourly

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance.

Community Health Center is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our team. Responsible for assisting the Dentist in the direct placement of restorations and provision of dental care and services to patients of CHCB. Also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of accredited dental radiology course
• Five years' experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.
• Successful completion of an accredited Expanded Functions Course

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical and dental emergencies
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental assistant techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
• Knowledge of dental materials, their composition and uses
• Knowledge of dental software systems and their applications
• Effective oral and written communication
• Willingness and ability to travel to other CHCB sites as necessary

Licensure, Certification or Other Requirements:

• Vermont State Dental Assistant Registration
• CPR Certificate
• Dental Assistant National Board Certificate
• Successful completion of Vermont State Dental Board Exam
• Ability to maintain licensure/registration

CHC employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including:

- Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance

- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage

- Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance

- 401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)

- Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles

- Generous Accrued CTO in addition to 8 paid annual Holidays (6 fixed, 2 floating)

- Employee Assistance Program available to all household members

- Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!