DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dental Assistant

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The Dental Assistant will play a critical role in the seamless execution of dental services by increasing patient flow and productivity. The Dental Assistant will work to decrease the workload of the provider/dentist to support the overall goal of providing high quality dental care.

Your responsibilities include:

• Under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Hygienist, assist during patient exam(s) and treatment(s) chairside.
• Take digital radiographic images at the direction of a dental provider.
• Responsible for ensuring that the images are stored in the appropriate digital file.
• Prepare operatory for dental treatment by arranging dental instruments, materials and medications.
• Prepare restorative materials and dental procedures.
• Keep oral operating areas clear during treatment.
• Sterilize instruments using autoclave and chemical disinfectants, maintain equipment.
• Assist in laboratory procedures as directed by the Dentist.
• Assist in the training of new staff members.
• Clean operatory areas units, chairs, cabinets, and counters as needed. Adhere to infection control and OSHA policies.
• Provide patient information and education as directed.
• Work collaboratively with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO accreditation and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Perform general cleanup of lab areas and radiological equipment.
• Maintain inventory of materials used and order supplies in conjunction with the Dental Director, in absence of Senior Dental Assistant.
• Perform reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.
• Participate in various Health Center activities and committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Clinical Dental Services or designee.

Your qualifications, competencies, traits include:

• Graduate of High School required with at least one year of work experience.
• Must possess and maintain current Dental Assistant License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Radiograph certification required within a year.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with dental/medical office routine preferred.
• Must be familiar with the proper handling and storage of digital sensors.
• Bilingual with strong oral communication skills in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese highly preferred.
• Required to work from 8:20am-4:50pm, as well as evenings and Saturdays as needed in both locations.
• Must be able to adapt to the schedule and working style of assigned provider(s).
• Must be able to travel to either Charles River Community Health site (Brighton and Waltham) as needed.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations.

Charles River Community Health's mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

Our promise is that if you are passionate about providing access to quality and compassionate care to the underserved, you will find your career rewarding and impactful. As Dental Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team with a shared vision to break down barriers in delivering healthcare excellence!

Our benefits and perks include:

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.