The salary for this position is $18.00 hourly while in training.

Are you looking for a great opportunity for on-the-job training in the healthcare field? Train with Harbor Health to become a licensed Dental Assistant! This is a paid position and Harbor Health will cover the initial training costs and licensure fee.

The Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) agrees to be trained as a Dental Assistant through an on-the-job training program at the Harbor Community Health Center - Hyannis For a one-time period of up to three consecutive months to commence from the beginning of the initial period of on-the-job training the Dental Assistant Trainee will

• Work with dental leadership to give official notice to the Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) of intent to train.
• Will primarily be trained by the Senior Dental Assistant and Training Instructor.
• Will receive additional indirect training by the clinical staff at the assigned dental site.

Within the first week, the DAT will:

• Obtain a BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification
• Complete a course on the CDC guidelines (Infection Control)

Within 3-6 months, the DAT will:

• Complete initial training with Harbor Health
• Complete a course in radiological techniques and safeguards and successfully pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety Examination (RHS) or other examination as approved by BORID within one year or course completion
• Obtain an on-the job (OJT) Massachusetts Dental Assisting License

Role: (Under Assigned Supervision)

Requirements:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining actual base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of relevant experience, education, training, and other factors as permissible by law). As such, most offers will not be at the top of the salary range.