Dental Assistant Paid Training

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

3h • Onsite

About The Position

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is offering a full-time, in-person, paid Dental Assistant training program which includes both classroom and clinical training thanks to a workforce pipeline fund. Classes offered virtually through CareerStep will prepare a learner to earn a Massachusetts Dental Assistant license. Hands-on training days will provide opportunities for observing as well as learning to prepare for dental procedures, maintaining and updating patient charts, and assisting with dentistry techniques. Participants must commit to 10 weeks of in-person paid course work and a 6-month paid internship to be completed at HealthFirst. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to sign a 2-year work commitment. Candidates must submit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a dental assistant. Note: Successful completion of the program and internship 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
• Provide 3 references
• Possess a clear background free of criminal offenses
• High level of customer service
• Positive approach to working with patients
• Projects a positive attitude about the department and the health center and offers services to ensure positive experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Able to sit at a computer for an extended period of time

Responsibilities

• Prepare for dental procedures
• Maintain and update patient charts
• Assist with dentistry techniques
• Provide high level of customer service
• Maintain an organized work area
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Communicate effectively with patients
• Handle confidential information in a professional manner and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Use sound judgment and display confidence
• Multi-task
• Be detail-oriented and accurate

Benefits

• Paid training
• Paid internship

What This Job Offers

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