What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Community Health Centers of Burlington?
JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance.
We are currently seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team as we expand our clinics to offer accessible care in our communities. This fulltime (32-40hrs) Dental Assistant position primarily supports our Riverside Location.
Essential Duties
The Community Health Centers is expanding and recruiting for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team! Daily tasks include assisting Dentists in all dental procedures, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns and bridges, dentures and implants.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited dental radiology course
- Completion of an ADA accredited dental assisting course or five years’ experience with on-the-job training.
- Current VT State Dental Assistant license with radiology privileges.
- Dental Assistant State license and x-ray endorsement is required for this position
- BLS Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Comprehensive knowledge dental assisting techniques
- Knowledge of dental OSHA safety regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience using dental charting, scheduling and reporting software.
- Knowledge of MS Office applications including MS Excel.
- Knowledge of dental materials, their composition and uses.
- Willingness to travel to other locations as needed.
CHCB employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including:
- Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
- Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
- Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles
- Generous Accrued CTO in addition to 6 paid annual Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program available to all household members
- Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!
Salary : $24 - $31