Certified Dental Assistant
Caring Health Center (CHC) is one of the premier health centers in Western Massachusetts, and for 30 years, it has served as an essential source of health care for residents of the greater Springfield area. CHC is the most culturally diverse and linguistically leading institution in the region. It is the leader in modeling employment equity, being both women-led and having a majority representation of people of color in our executive and overall leadership team. As an innovator, CHC has participated in federally funded research for over 21 years. CHC has three locations within the city with ongoing strategies for continued growth and expansion.
We are looking for
We are seeking for a dental assistant to assist the dentist with various tasks during dental procedures and to provide administrative support within our dental practice.
Duties
- Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients.
- Prepares patient for dental procedures, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
- Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
- Takes and develops x-rays.
- Pours and trims study casts.
- Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
- Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
- Prepares dental supply orders as necessary anticipating needs of clinic.
- Knowledgeable of dental office clinical equipment and individual maintenance/cleaning schedules for such equipment (autoclave, perio-pro, various low and high-speed hand pieces, etc.).
- Keeps equipment service records on clinical dental equipment.
- Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Records treatment information in patient records as directed by dentist.
- May be called on to schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain clerical records, manually or using a computer.
In addition to the above, the certified dental assistant may perform the following:
- Oral prophylaxis
- Instruct patient in oral hygiene
- Application of sealants
- Application of fluoride
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Application of matrix bands
- Etching and bonding of tooth surfaces
- Fabrication of temporary restorations.
Requirements
- Certification from an accredited certified program in dental assisting or completion of an approved x-ray certification course.
- One-year experience in private practice or clinic setting.
- Ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Must show discretion in the handling of confidential information.
- Must possess the ability to interact positively with patients, personnel, visitors and the general public.
Benefits:
- 403(b)with employer match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Long-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hours shift
- Monday through Friday (some Saturdays)
Caring Health Center (CHC) is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We have a strict policy against discrimination in the workplace, and we do not tolerate any bias against employees, applicants, or other covered individuals based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CHC employs over 300 staff members and serves approximately 20,000 patients each year, providing affordable, high-quality, comprehensive medical care at three locations in the Springfield area.
Join our Caring Health Center team to make a meaningful impact on our workforce and contribute to the success of our organization!