Dental Assistant

Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:

• Prepare patient for dental treatment.

• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.

• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.

• Keep oral operating areas clear before and after dental procedures.

• Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.

• Sterilize instruments using autoclaves.

• Perform routine maintenance described as follows: lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts, and clean operatories.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Help patients with appointments, payments etc. when required.

• Take, develop and mount x-rays (DANB national certification)

• Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.

• Works as part of team and works at the Community Health Center as required.

• Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission

• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum High school diploma

• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures required.

• Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant.

• CPR Certified

• Mass State License

• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.

• Work experience similar to a medical office environment

• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment