Dental Assistant Apprentice (On the Job Training)

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

Benefits :

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!

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