Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.

Dental Assistant II

Dental - Worcester, MA - Full Time

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people?

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities.  We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Dental Assistant II based in Worcester. To assist and collaborate with dental providers in the delivery of dental care and to perform a variety of clinical and clerical tasks under the supervision of the dental providers, applying the principles of aseptic techniques and infection control. The Dental Assistant II is described as experienced in the field, usually accompanied by more than one year of experience in chair side assisting and possessing radiology certification and CPR certification. The Dental Assistant II will be expected to have a comprehensive framework of experience. 

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee.  We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community.  You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00/Hour
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Essential Functions:

  • Confirms patient identity for dental appointments/procedures.
  • Expertly captures and processes high-quality radiographs, including panoramic views.
  • Prepares dental treatment rooms, selecting instruments and materials with minimal prompting, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Processes instruments, ensuring proper disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring of sterilization dates.
  • Thoroughly understands and logs the sterilization process, including spore testing and recording results.
  • Sets up, uses, and maintains dental equipment per manufacturer guidelines and department schedules.
  • Maintains dental office equipment logs and participates in scheduled maintenance.
  • Position may require evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis.

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma
  • Has updated documentation and certification for:
  • CPR
  • Radiology certificate
  • OSHA/Infection control training
  • MA state dental assistant license
  • Has met all continuing education requirements for dental licensure.
  • One year plus of dental assisting experience
  • Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on related experience
  • Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment. 
    • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
    • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types. 
  • Generous time off packages
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
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