Community Health Connections

Dental Assistant

Community Health Connections  •  Fitchburg, MA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Under the general and direct supervision of the dentist, assists during the examination and treatment of patients.

Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:

  • Prepare patient for dental treatment.
  • Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
  • Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.
  • Keep oral operating areas clear before and after dental procedures.
  • Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.
  • Sterilize instruments using autoclaves.
  • Perform routine maintenance described as follows: lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts, and clean operatories.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Help patients with appointments, payments etc. when required.
  • Take, develop and mount x-rays (DANB national certification)
  • Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.
  • Works as part of team and works at the Community Health Center as required.
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum High school diploma
  • Basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures required.
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant.
  • CPR Certified
  • Mass State License
  • Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
  • Work experience similar to a medical office environment
  • Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment

Benefits:

  • 401k
  • Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
  • Sick time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
  • 100% paid Long-Term disability.
  • Discounts on travel and entertainment!
  • Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
  • College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
  • Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events,” Lunch & Learn’s”, team building, and more!)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • EyeMed Vision Care Program
  • Accident & Cancer Insurance
  • Educational development reimbursement
  • Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Community Health Connections

About Community Health Connections

Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, urgent care, preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery, behavioral health services for children and adults, substance use disorder treatment, and specialty services including optometry eye care, optical shops, nutrition consultations, adult & pediatric podiatry, outpatient behavioral health day treatment, Spravato Clinic, TMS.

CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC has five sites within Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts.

All CHC health centers are located on the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority bus line.

Community Health Connections was established in 2002 and is a federally qualified health center (FQHC). Community Health Connections (CHC) is a mainstay for compassionate care, regardless of income or insurance status. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable health care in our community. Our vision is to be the leading health care center, committed to eliminating barriers to care and building a healthier tomorrow for the communities we serve; Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Baldwinville, Barre, Boxborough, Clinton, Devens, East Templeton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Gilbertville/Hardwick, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, New Braintree, Pepperell, Phillipston, Princeton, Orange, Royalston, Rutland, Shirley, Sterling, South Lancaster, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, West Townsend, and Winchendon.

CHC welcomes everyone as a patient. Our community of patients includes insured, underinsured, uninsured, low income, publicly housed, and homeless populations.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Year Founded
2002
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