compensation:
$18 hourly during training period
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Dental Assistant Trainee
non-profit organization
Are you looking for a great opportunity for on-the-job training in the healthcare field? Train with Harbor Health to become a licensed Dental Assistant! This is a paid position and Harbor Health will cover the initial training costs and licensure fee. The Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) is trained as a Dental Assistant through an on-the-job training program at the Harbor Community Health Center - Hyannis. For a temporary, one-time period of up to three consecutive months the Dental Assistant Trainee will: • Work with dental leadership to give official notice to the Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) of intent to train. • Will primarily be trained by the Senior Dental Assistant and Training Instructor. • Will receive additional indirect training by the clinical staff at the assigned dental site. Within 6 months, the DAT will: • Complete initial training with Harbor Health. • Obtain a current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) certification. • Complete a course on the CDC guidelines (Infection Control) • Complete a course in radiological techniques and safeguards and successfully pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety Examination (RHS) or other examination as approved by BORID within one year or course completion. • Obtain an on-the job (OJT) Massachusetts Dental Assisting License. Responsibilities: (Under Assigned Supervision) • Performs all delegable duties for On the Job Trained Dental Assistant allowed by the Board of Dentistry. • Reviews medical chart with provider, performs intake on the patient and documents in EDR following protocols. • Prepares all clinical areas for treatment planned each session. • Provides chairside assistance to dentists in all procedures in accordance with training. • Enters relevant patient information into EDR in accordance with training and protocol. • Implements daily infection control procedures and processes instruments in compliance with CDC and HHSI protocols. • As directed, or in accordance with state law and HHSI protocol, place sensors and aligns x-ray tubes for radiographs but will not expose radiographs until required licensure is obtained. • Performs routine maintenance on equipment and maintains checklists and logs as required. • Maintains checklists and logs on equipment, oxygen tanks, eyewash stations, code bags. • Enters data and maintains the electronic lab log tracking all dental prosthetic cases in accordance with protocol and training. • Prepares all clinical areas for clinic closing in accordance with protocol. • Monitors inventory and ensures that inventory is maintained by following established protocols. • Reviews post-operative instructions with patients regarding their procedures. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Computer literate; must have basic skills in windows environment. • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Candidates must have never been previously licensed or registered as a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant and not in violation of any rule or regulation adopted by BORID. • Harbor Health requires background checks and immunization records for all employees. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=408d9981-05cb-4530-b223-acff48d0efc8&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=590085&source=CC2&lang=en_US All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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