Dental office: Dental Assistant

Under the general and direct supervision of the dentist, assists during the examination and treatment of patients. Dentist has functional responsibility for Dental Assistant Non-Exempt

Essential Duties Major responsibilities:
• Demonstrate working knowledge of implant procedures including instruments, equipment, etc.
• Set up and assist for Invisalign procedures
• Set up and assist for implant restoration procedures
• Set up and assist for implant surgery procedures
• Set up and assist for advanced oral surgery procedures (bone grafting, sinus lifting)
• Assist with Cerec Crown design
• Maintain Cerec Crown equipment
• Perform polishing of Cerec Crown
• Expose CBCT images
• Train new employees, student interns and dental assistant apprentices.
• Prepare patient and operatory for dental treatment.
• Review and enter patient medical history into electronic dental record

• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
• Remain with assigned provider for duration of procedures.
• Remain with patient in operatory.
• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.
• Maintain organization of instruments/supplies/treatment rooms.
• Follow infection control protocols and procedures.
• Take radiographs (must be State Certified see below).
• Keep oral operating field clean during dental procedures.
• Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.
• Prepare impression materials, take, and pour up dental impressions as required.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments following procedures.
• Operate equipment safely including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, vibrator, stone trimmer, etc.
• Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.
• Perform routine maintenance described as follows: cleaning sterilizers, lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts, clean
• operatories and any other routine maintenance duties as assigned.
• Help patients with understanding appointments, payments, etc. when required.
• Assist provider with entering billing codes before dismissing a patient.
• Assist provider with end of day tasks including printing and checking of the day sheet.
• Scan documents into computer as required.
• Work as part of a team and help other assistants and dentists as needed.
• Work in other sites including Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner and ACTION as needed
• Communicate effectively with other staff and patients in a respectful manner.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the CHC Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the Dental Department Policies and Procedures • Provide other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma required. Additional training that leads to a basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures preferred.
• Three year's experience in a dental office preferred.
• DANB CDA or equivalent experience preferred
• MA Dental Assisting License
• Radiology Certificate
• CPR Certified
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment
Competencies:

Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through CHC's performance evaluation system. Includes but not limited to:
• Expose a CBCT
• Invisalign
• Implant restoration
• Implant surgery
• Advanced oral surgery – bone grafting, sinus lift
• Cerec crown design
• Cerec crown polish
• Cerec machine maintenance
• New Employee Training
Supervision Exercised:

None
Environmental Working Conditions

The environment is a normal office environment of a busy Community Health Center. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to saliva and blood-borne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.
Physical and Mental Requirements:

The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Normal visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday tasks required. Minor lifting is required.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $21 - $29 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No