Dental Assistant

About the role

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is a thriving and growing organization serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are currently hiring a Dental Assistant based in Worcester, MA.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient markers to ensure the correct patient is present for the dental appointment/procedure
• Adequately exposes and processes radiographs, ensuring diagnostic quality
• Adequately prepares the dental treatment room prior to each procedure, with full compliance in infection control protocols and guidelines
• Processes instruments, including disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring of sterilization dates
• Maintains proper care of dental equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines, and performs maintenance according to schedules set up by the Dental Department
• Conducts spore testing and documents to ensure proper autoclave function and sterilization of instruments
• Maintains the log/schedule for dental office equipment maintenance according to the protocols set up in the Dental Department
• Demonstrates competency in four handed dentistry
• Maintains inventory supply control, tracking supply usage and recording low levels of supplies, and communicating this inventory with the Purchasing Coordinator
• Maintains confidentiality with patient information, complying with Health Center policies, HIPPA regulations, and Joint Commission standards
• Ensures proper documentation, including, but not limited to, consents and medical histories, is presented to the patient by procedure and subsequently processes these documents by scanning them into the dental record
• Records vital signs on all first time visits and before other procedures outlined by the Dental Department
• Responsible for tracking lab cases; inputting departure and arrival dates, and logging other pertinent information that supports compliance to department protocols

Requirements

• MA state dental assistant license
• CPR/BLS
• Radiology certificate
• OSHA/Infection control training
• Meets all continuing education requirements for dental licensure

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping people live healthier lives
• Works well in a team-based environment

Skills

• Four handed dentistry
• Inventory management
• Confidentiality
• Documentation
• Lab procedures

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 individuals and most family types
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program