Dental Assistant Job at Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. in Worcester

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. (Full-time position).

This is a full time position.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist in providing a wide variety of dental procedures.
• Maintains supplies and equipment including x-ray developers/processor and pour models.
• Works with the dentist to improve their skills to function as independently as legal regulations permit; is scheduled to be chair-side with the dentist in the practice, therefore the position requires flexible work hours according to the needs of the department.
• Receives and prepares patients.
• Charts dental records; updates medical and dental histories and assists in maintaining dental records.
• Sterilizes dental instruments including hand pieces and disinfecting operatories according to established guidelines and after each patient.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Training certification as a Dental Assistant preferred
• One year relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with a dental electronic record (EDR) strongly preferred
• Must hold current MA Licensure to practice as a Dental Assistant
• Must have a current BLS certification
• Certification in radiology is required

Additional Details

This position reports to the Director of Dental Services.

EOE. Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm.

Seniorities and Employment Type

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care