Dental Assistant

Job Description UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are seeking a Dental Assistant who will perform the following duties necessary for assisting the dentist in the direct provision of dental care and for the daily efficient operation of the dental clinic. Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm Outline Of Duties And Responsibilities Assists dentists with all dental procedures utilizing four-handed dentistryExposes digital radiographs, scans for digital impressions, and pours models per generally accepted practice and department standards.Performs sterilization and disinfection procedures per OSHA standardsTracks lab work sent and receivedMaintains supply stock in operatoriesLaunders staff scrub jackets Returns patient phone calls, phones in prescriptions, and schedules patient appointments with the Dental Director’s approvalParticipates in staff meetings, in-service education, seminars, and continuing educationTreats co-workers, clients and visitors respectfully, courteously and professionally, addressing conflict and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner.Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response teamAssists with other related routine operational duties as needed or assigned by the Dental Operations Supervisor Why UCFS? Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Requirements Minimum Education and Experience High School educationCompletion of a Dental Assisting Program1 year of experience in a clinical dental setting preferred Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certification for Dental Assisting in CT (DANB highly preferred)Certification for Radiology (DANB highly preferred)Certification of Infection Control (DANB highly preferred) Minimum Skills And Abilities Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems with working knowledge of MS OfficeStrong organizational and time management skills. Salary Description $21.50 - $23/hour (Non-Exempt / OT Eligible) Auto req ID 485612BR Minimum Education Required High School/GED Preferred Education Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below) Preferred Experience 1 year of experience in a clinical dental setting preferred Required Skills Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems with working knowledge of MS OfficeStrong organizational and time management skills. Certificates/Security Clearances/Other Completion of a Dental Assisting Program City* Norwich State* Connecticut Job_Category Health/Medical other Job Code Dental_Assistant Dental Assistant Affiliate Sponsor UCFS Healthcare