Dental Asst. Apprentice w/ Radiology

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We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located in Central Massachusetts. Our company opened in February 2002 in response to a Community Needs Assessment that identified a need for medical service for the underserved members of our community. We strive to provide compassionate care regardless of income or insurance status to everyone who walks through our doors, including low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations. CHC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At CHC, we strive for a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are proud to be able to serve our community! If you are passionate about the work we do here, we would love to hear from you!

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

Essential Duties & Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare patient and operatory for dental treatment.
• Review and enter patient medical history into electronic dental record.
• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
• Remain with assigned provider for duration of procedures.
• Remain with patient in operatory.
• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general scheduled treatment.
• Maintain organization of instruments/supplies/treatment rooms.
• Follow infection control protocols and procedures.
• Take radiographs (FMX, BW, PAs – Anterior and Posterior).
• Keep oral operating field clean during dental procedures utilizing both Slow speeds, Highspeed suctions and Air/Water Syringe.
• Prepare restorative materials (amalgam, composite, Fuji, sealants)
• Prepare and sterilize instruments following procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment safely including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner and handpiece maintenance system.
• Disinfect operatory following policies and procedures.
• Set up operatory for Exams, Hygiene, Restorative (composite, amalgam, Fuji), Consult visits.
• Assist during Exam appointments (COE, POE, LOE, EOE) including exposing full series of radiographs, charting of existing, treatment planning and periodontal charting in electronic dental record.
• Seek additional tasks to perform during downtime.
• Assist provider with entering billing codes and wait/will call appointments before dismissing a patient.
• Assist provider with end of day tasks including printing and checking of the day sheet.
• Work as part of a team and help other assistants and dentists as needed.
• Work in other sites including Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner and ACTION as needed.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and patients in a respectful manner.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the CHC Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the Dental Department Policies and Procedures
• Provide other job-related duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• MA Dental Assisting License (OJT)
• Radiology Certificate from BORID Approved Course
• CPR Certified
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment.

 Competencies:

* Not eligible for level-up until ability to demonstrate independently completing patient from seating/vitals to entering of billing and wait/will call appointments with zero errors. Must demonstrate the ability to have patient sign appropriate consent forms/authorizations in Dentrix without assistance. Employee must be signed off by PDDA and/or DA Supervisor. Must remain in Apprentice Level for a minimum of 6 mos. All of the following must be passed: