Job Description

AMHERST, HUNTINGTON, WORTHINGTON    

Dental Assistant

Company Information

HCHC is a non-profit, federally qualified health center with a mission to create access to high-quality integrated health care and to promote well-being for individuals, families, and our communities. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, eye care services, and community programs to everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will be taught on-site with a trainer, at radiology classes, through online programs to learn to provide:

Clinical assisting.
Taking radiographs.
Maintaining instruments and machinery.
Proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments and handpieces.
Be current on new requirements for sterilization and maintenance.
Inventory supplies.
Maintaining stocked dental supplies.
Accompany patients to/from waiting area.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Water line maintenance and flushing as needed.
Operatory infection control
Utilize patient mouth rinse prior to any procedures.
Verify patient's medications and health history, advise dentist.

What we need from you:

MA Dental Assisting License, Radiology certification or course that meets MA requirements. We offer a dental assisting training program for motivated candidates.
Experience using computer-based systems to input data.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and HCHC policy.

Competencies and Attributes:  

You are trustworthy, responsible, independent, take ownership and deliver results.
You have unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. You have demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior.
You are willing to embrace challenges, and you are comfortable with uncertainty.
Commitment to working with diverse populations as well as a commitment to the health of our communities.
Human-centered, strength-based approach to working with colleagues and clients.
Bilingual is a plus but not required.

How To Apply

To apply please do the following: 1 Create a brief email that explains: a. The job you are applying for; b. Why you are applying/what is your background; c.Why you think all people regardless of language, background or ability to pay deserve to have access to high quality health care; d.Your salary range. (Example: $18-$22) 2. In the Subject line write your name, the position you are applying for. Example: Debbie DiStefano Medical Assistant 3. Send this email along with your resume/CV to jburdick@hchcweb.org. Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.