Dental Assistant Job at Family Health Center of Worcester in Worcester
Family Health Center of Worcester, Worcester, MA, US, 01601
This is a full time position.
Position Summary:
Assists the dentist in providing a wide variety of dental procedures.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* 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; and 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.
* Any and all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:
Education and Experience:
* 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
This position reports to the Director of Dental Services
EOE
Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm