Job Description
Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance
Community Health Center is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our team. Responsible for assisting the Dentist in the direct placement of restorations and provision of dental care and services to patients of CHCB. Also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Education & Experience :
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of accredited dental radiology course
- Five years' experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.
- Successful completion of an accredited Expanded Functions Course
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Knowledge of basic medical and dental emergenciesComprehensive knowledge of dental assistant techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistryKnowledge of dental materials, their composition and usesKnowledge of dental software systems and their applicationsEffective oral and written communicationWillingness and ability to travel to other CHCB sites as necessaryLicensure, Certification or Other Requirements :
Vermont State Dental Assistant RegistrationCPR CertificateDental Assistant National Board CertificateSuccessful completion of Vermont State Dental Board ExamAbility to maintain licensure / registrationCHC employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including :
Medical insurance with $600 annual wellness perksMonthly stipend for those with alternate health insuranceFlexible Spending Account and Dependent Care AccountExcellent Dental and Vision coverageLife insurance, AD&D, Short Term / Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other rolesGenerous Accrued CTO in addition to 8 paid annual Holidays (6 fixed, 2 floating)Employee Assistance Program available to all household membersLocal discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!#IMP