Paid Training Opportunity - Dental Assistant

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. • Fall River, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. (HealthFirst) is offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time, in person, paid Dental Assistant training program which includes both classroom and clinical training through a workforce pipeline fund. Classes are offered virtually through Career Step and will prepare learners to earn a Dental Assistant license in Massachusetts. Hands-on training days will provide opportunities for observation and preparation for dental procedures, maintaining and updating patient charts, and assisting with relevant dentistry techniques. Interested candidates must be able to commit to 10 weeks of in-person paid course work and a 6-month paid externship completed at HealthFirst. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to sign a 2-year work commitment to HealthFirst. Candidates are required to submit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why they are interested in becoming a Dental Assistant. Note: Successful completion of the program and externship does not guarantee employment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Must submit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a Dental Assistant
• Ability to provide 3 professional references
• Possess a clear background free of criminal offenses
• High level of customer service and a positive approach to working with patients
• Projects a positive attitude about the department and the health center and offers services to ensure positive experience
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent time management skills to effectively communicate with patients
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Able to sit at a computer for an extended period of time

Responsibilities

• Observation and preparation for dental procedures
• Maintaining and updating patient charts
• Assisting with relevant dentistry techniques

Benefits

• Paid Training Opportunity
• Paid course work
• Paid externship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED