Dental Assistant Apprentice (On The Job Training)

Under the general and direct supervision of the dentist, assists during the examination and treatment of patients.

Essential Duties & Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare patient and operatory for dental treatment.
• Review and enter patient medical history into electronic dental record.
• Take blood pressure, pulse and temperature as required.
• Remain with assigned provider for duration of procedures.
• Remain with patient in operatory.
• Maintain dental instruments, materials, and medications in the quantities to be used for general scheduled treatment.
• Maintain organization of instruments/supplies/treatment rooms.
• Follow infection control protocols and procedures.
• Take radiographs (FMX, BW, PAs- Anterior and Posterior).
• Keep oral operating field clean during dental procedures utilizing both Slowpeed, Highspeed suctions and Air/Water Syringe.
• Prepare restorative materials (amalgam, composite, Fuji, sealants)
• Prepare and sterilize instruments following procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment safely including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner and handpiece maintenance system.
• Disinfect operatory following policies and procedures.
• Set up operatory for Exams, Hygiene, Restorative (composite, amalgam, Fuji), Consult visits.
• Assist during Exam appointments (COE, POE, LOE, EOE) including charting of existing, treatment planning and periodontal charting in electronic dental record- NO EXPOSURE OF RADIOGRAPHS UNTIL SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A DENTAL RADIOLOGY COURSE AND CERTIFICATE EARNED.
• Seek additional tasks to perform during downtime.
• Assist provider with entering billing codes and wait/will call appointments before dismissing a patient.
• Assist provider with end of day tasks including printing and checking of the day sheet.
• Work as part of a team and help other assistants and dentists as needed.
• Work in other sites including Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner and ACTION as needed
• Communicate effectively with other staff and patients in a respectful manner.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the CHC Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the Dental Department Policies and Procedures
• Provide other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• MA Dental Assisting License (OJT)
• CPR Certified
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment

Benefit:

• 401k
• Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
• Sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
• 100% paid Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on travel and entertainment!
• Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
• College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
• Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events, "Lunch & Learns", team building, and more!)
• EyeMed Vision Care Program
• Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Educational development reimbursement
• Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!