Dental Assistant II
About The Position
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant II in Worcester. This role involves assisting and collaborating with dental providers in delivering dental care, performing clinical and clerical tasks under supervision, and applying aseptic techniques and infection control principles. The Dental Assistant II is expected to be experienced, typically with over a year of chairside assisting experience, and possess radiology and CPR certifications. The position requires a comprehensive framework of experience. The health center fosters an inclusive, team-based environment that values teamwork, accountability, and respect, supporting employee growth and development. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Requirements
- Updated documentation and certification for CPR
- Radiology certificate
- OSHA/Infection control training
- MA state dental assistant license
- Met all continuing education requirements for dental licensure.
- One year plus of dental assisting experience
Responsibilities
- Verifies patient markers to determine that the correct patient is present for the dental appointment/procedure.
- Expertly exposes and processes radiographs including panoramic radiographs, with excellent diagnostic quality.
- Expertly prepares the dental treatment room prior to each procedure with a thorough knowledge in instrument and material selection based on the procedure with little to no prompting from the dentist, with full compliance in infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Processes instruments, including disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring of sterilization dates.
- Maintains the log/schedule for dental office equipment maintenance according to the protocols set up in the Dental Department and participates in the timely maintenance of this equipment on a daily, weekly, or biweekly schedule depending on the parameters set up by the department.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on related experience
- Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
- Includes coverage for all employees and most family types.
- Generous time off packages
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
