Dental Assistant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Gardner, MA, US Salary Range: $28.00 To $33.00 Hourly Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. Dental Assistant at North Central Correctional Institute in Gardner, MA. Full-Time (32 hours per week) Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. DENTAL ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K & Plan Matching PTO Annual Incentive Bonus DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY The Dental Technician/Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies and records. DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE Full-Time Day Shift DENTAL ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required. Must have current CPR certification. Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements. DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen. Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients. Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry. Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings. Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications. Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels. Attends training and meetings as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr VitalCore Health Strategies