What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.?
Job Description
Position Summary:
Assists the dentist in providing a wide variety of dental procedures.
Program Specific Essential Duties And Responsibilities
One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:
Education and Experience:
High 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
This position reports to the Director of Dental Services
Company Description
Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) is a federally qualified community health center providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families—regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. For more than 50 years, we’ve served the diverse Worcester community with comprehensive services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and supportive programs that address the social drivers of health.
Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) is a federally qualified community health center providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families—regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. For more than 50 years, we’ve served the diverse Worcester community with comprehensive services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and supportive programs that address the social drivers of health.
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.
One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:
Education and Experience:
High 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
This position reports to the Director of Dental Services
Company Description
Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) is a federally qualified community health center providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families—regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. For more than 50 years, we’ve served the diverse Worcester community with comprehensive services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and supportive programs that address the social drivers of health.
Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) is a federally qualified community health center providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families—regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. For more than 50 years, we’ve served the diverse Worcester community with comprehensive services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and supportive programs that address the social drivers of health.