Job Information
Community Health Connections Dental Assistant - Caring For Kids School Program in Gardner, Massachusetts
Description
Essential Duties Major responsibilities:
Support the coordination and expansion of School & Community Based Dental Service program(s).
Travel to & from school/community locations, assisting with transportation of equipment/materials, etc.
Assist with the coordination of services, ordering supplies & maintaining inventory
Collect and organize and maintain files related to: permission slips, educational pieces, brochures, etc.
Review consent forms for completion and highlight any concerns
Assist with enrolling student sin the Caring For Kids program
Greet the students, making them feel at-ease and comfortable.
Provide program/project support including: telephone and written correspondence, coordinating files, collecting forms and maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts
Take and record medical and dental histories and updated personal information on permission form.
Apply sealant to the surfaces of teeth per diagnosis of dentist.
Provide health education to improve and maintain oral health such as brushing, flossing, and other plaque control methods.
Contact parents of students who require follow-up care
Provide community education and attend/participate in health fairs & outreach at events as needed with the continual promotion of CHC services available at all sites.
Provide training and supervision of dental assistant students and volunteers training on site
Act as liaison between CHC staff, school or community staff & patients
Works as part of the team with Dentists and Hygienists
Builds schedules for providers performing restorative procedures at all schools in the program
Transport equipment and Prepare mobile clinics for patient care (includes cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining equipment, sterilizing, sharpening equipment, and keeping oral operating areas clear during dental procedures).
Exercise care in the completion of work assignments and request direction when needed.
Maintain integrity of all student accounts
Provide regular communication, documentation, and supervision meetings regarding program progress to Caring for Kids Program Manager.
Works as part of team and works at the Community Health Center as required.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma required. Additional training that leads to a basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures preferred.
Must be a Certified or Registered DA in Massachusetts.
Certified in CPR
Two years experience in a general office preferred.
Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Work experience similar to a medical office environment
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding mobile clinic environment
Valid Driver's License and ability to self-transport
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Customer Service: Novice
Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.): Novice
Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.): Novice
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Certified Dental Asst.
CPR