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Community Health Connections Dental Assistant in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Description

Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:

  • Prepare patient for dental treatment.

  • Take blood pressure and pulse as required.

  • Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.

  • Keep oral operating areas clear before and after dental procedures.

  • Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.

  • Sterilize instruments using autoclaves.

  • Perform routine maintenance described as follows: lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts, and clean operatories.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Help patients with appointments, payments etc. when required.

  • Take, develop and mount x-rays (DANB national certification)

  • Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.

  • Works as part of team and works at the Community Health Center as required.

  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission

  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards

  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum High school diploma

  • Basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures required.

  • Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant.

  • CPR Certified

  • Mass State License

  • Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.

  • Work experience similar to a medical office environment

  • Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment

Qualifications

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • CPR
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