Dental Assistant
Family Health CenterWorcester, MA, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionHigh School diploma or GED required Training certification as a Dental Assistant preferred One year relevant experience preferred Demonstrated proficiency with a dental electronic record(EDR) strongly preferred Must hold current MA Licensure to practice as a Dental Assistant Must have a current BLS certification Certification in radiology is required
Job Description
Job Description
This is a full time position.
Position Summary :
Assists the dentist in providing a wide variety of dental procedures.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains supplies and equipment including x-ray developers / processor and pour models.
- Works with the dentist to improve their skills to function as independently as legal regulations permit; and is scheduled to be chair-side with the dentist in the practice, therefore the position requires flexible work hours according to the needs of the department.
- Receives and prepares patients
- Charts dental records,
- Updates medical and dental histories and assists in maintaining dental records.
- Sterilizes dental instruments including hand pieces and disinfecting operatories according to established guidelines and after each patient.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position :
Education and Experience :
This position reports to the Director of Dental Services
Monday-Friday; 8 : 30am-5pm
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Dental Assistant • Worcester, MA, US