Dental Assistant

Plymouth Full-Time No home office possible

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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.