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