Registered Dental Assistant ( Full -Time) (Boston, MA)

Correctional Psychiatric Services PC; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

CPS Healthcare in Boston, MA is seeking a professional dental assistant to support operations at the Suffolk County House of Correction. This full-time position requires dedication to compassionate, evidence-based care within a correctional setting.

The role involves assisting with instruments, sterilization, x-ray work, and maintaining dental equipment while adhering to security rules and a flexible schedule.

Formación

• 1 year of dental assistant experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct assistance by keeping the operating field clear and passing instruments.
• Sterilize instruments and mix restorative materials.
• Take intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays and develop films.
• Maintain x-ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental units.
• Follow security rules and regulations; work beyond scheduled hours as needed.

Conocimientos

Dental assistant

Educación

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

Description

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a professional, dedicated and reliable dental assistant to work full-time at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston, MA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct assistance by keeping the operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning.


• Sterilize instruments in the dental office.


• Responsible for mixing of restorative materials.


• Assist in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.


• Develop and mount x-ray films.


• Perform intra-oral tasks as defined by law. Ensure that there are a sufficient number of trays set up for the day’s patients: pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam, perio/scaling.


• Maintain x-ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental units according to specifications.


• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinics by cleaning the area daily and sanitizing the area weekly.


• Take inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain sufficient levels.


• Order supplies and equipment as needed with approval of the dentist.


• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.


• Follow all security rules and regulations.


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule:

• Day Shift


• Tuesday-Friday

Salary:

$24 - $29 based on experience

Requirements

Qualifications & Education:

• 1 year of dental assistant experience


• CPR certification required

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.


• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.


• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Benefits: (Available to eligible employees)

• 401(k) retirement plan


• Dental insurance


• Vision coverage


• Health insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid time off

Voluntary Benefits including (Available to eligible employees)

• Life insurance


• Accident insurance


• Disability insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.