Dental Assistant

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 missionDemonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and StandardsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Minimum High school diplomaBasic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures required.Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant.CPR CertifiedMass State LicenseProficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.Work experience similar to a medical office environmentDemonstrated interpersonal relationship skillsDemonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment