Dental Assistant
About The Position
Assists dentist during the examination and treatment of patients within the dental medicine program of Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (VHP). Primary duties include maintaining treatment rooms, laboratory, instruments, equipment, and sterilizes dental instruments. Assists with clerical duties as directed including patient check in/out and ordering dental supplies. This position will primarily focus on providing dental care for a mostly pediatric population and may assist on a mobile Dental Unit.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Radiation Health and Safety Exam (RHS) from Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) upon hire or within 6 months of hire
- BLS (Basic Life Support Training) upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Postsecondary nondegree award, preferred.
- One year of dental assisting experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.
- Dental assisting experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
