Dental Assistant

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Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission-based organization that provides medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services to over 34,000 patients across Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod. We operate programs for all-inclusive care for the elderly, offering comprehensive healthcare and social services to help individuals maintain independence and dignity.

We are seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our Dental Practice Team at the Harbor Community Health Center in Plymouth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 403b savings plan, generous paid time off, holidays, and more.

Role:

The Dental Assistant prepares and maintains clinical areas, assists chair-side during procedures, ensures equipment is in working order, follows health and safety standards, and implements infection control protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Review medical charts, perform patient intake, and document in Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
• Prepare clinical areas for treatment.
• Assist dentists chair-side during procedures.
• Enter patient information into EDR.
• Provide post-operative instructions to patients.
• Implement infection control procedures per CDC and state guidelines.
• Expose and duplicate radiographs as directed.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain logs and checklists for equipment and supplies.
• Assist in training new Dental Assistants.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma; coursework in business, biology, and chemistry preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Dental Assisting License.
• Radiology Certification or approval from BORID; BLS certification.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft 365.
• Bilingual skills (English and Portuguese or Spanish) a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation includes $500 at hire and $500 after 90 days in good standing (excluding former employees of HHSI). Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 40 hours weekly.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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