Massachusetts Jobs

Description

Essential Duties Major responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and expansion of School & Community Based Dental Service program(s).

• Travel to & from school/community locations, assisting with transportation of equipment/materials, etc.

• Assist with the coordination of services, ordering supplies & maintaining inventory

• Collect and organize and maintain files related to: permission slips, educational pieces, brochures, etc.

• Review consent forms for completion and highlight any concerns

• Assist with enrolling student sin the Caring For Kids program

• Greet the students, making them feel at-ease and comfortable.

• Provide program/project support including: telephone and written correspondence, coordinating files, collecting forms and maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts

• Take and record medical and dental histories and updated personal information on permission form.

• Apply sealant to the surfaces of teeth per diagnosis of dentist.

• Provide health education to improve and maintain oral health such as brushing, flossing, and other plaque control methods.

• Contact parents of students who require follow-up care

• Provide community education and attend/participate in health fairs & outreach at events as needed with the continual promotion of CHC services available at all sites.

• Provide training and supervision of dental assistant students and volunteers training on site

• Act as liaison between CHC staff, school or community staff & patients

• Works as part of the team with Dentists and Hygienists

• Builds schedules for providers performing restorative procedures at all schools in the program

• Transport equipment and Prepare mobile clinics for patient care (includes cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining equipment, sterilizing, sharpening equipment, and keeping oral operating areas clear during dental procedures).

• Exercise care in the completion of work assignments and request direction when needed.

• Maintain integrity of all student accounts

• Provide regular communication, documentation, and supervision meetings regarding program progress to Caring for Kids Program Manager.

• 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 may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. Additional training that leads to a basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures preferred.

• Must be a Certified or Registered DA in Massachusetts.

• Certified in CPR

• Two years experience in a general office preferred.

• 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 mobile clinic environment

• Valid Driver's License and ability to self-transport

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Customer Service: Novice

• Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.): Novice

• Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.): Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Certified Dental Asst.

• CPR