Paid Dental Assistant Training & 6-Month Internship

Healthfirst Family Care Center, Inc. "Heart of Our Community"; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training $18/hr

In-person internship

Virtual CareerStep classes

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. offers a full-time, in-person, paid Dental Assistant training program with classroom and clinical components funded by a workforce pipeline.

Classes via CareerStep prepare for MA dental assistant licensure; hands-on days include observing procedures, chart updates, and dentistry techniques. Participants commit to 10 weeks of in-person paid coursework and a 6-month paid internship at HealthFirst, followed by a 2-year work commitment upon acceptance.

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.
• Provide 3 references and possess a clear background free of criminal offenses.

Responsibilities

• Observe and learn to prepare for dental procedures.
• Maintain and update patient charts and records.
• Assist with dentistry techniques under supervision.
• Commit to 10 weeks of in-person paid coursework and a 6-month paid internship.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Computer use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. offers a full-time, in-person, paid Dental Assistant training program with classroom and clinical components funded by a workforce pipeline.

Classes via CareerStep prepare for MA dental assistant licensure; hands-on days include observing procedures, chart updates, and dentistry techniques. Participants commit to 10 weeks of in-person paid coursework and a 6-month paid internship at HealthFirst, followed by a 2-year work commitment upon acceptance.