Dental Assistant - Caring For Kids School Program - Community Health Connections
Gardner, MA
About the Job
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
+ 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
+ CPR
