Dental Assistant

DescriptionDental AssistantLowell Community Health Center (LCHC) is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Our programs have been recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. With a career at LCHC, you will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented people.SummaryJoin our enthusiastic dental team that provides services for children and adults that include, but are not limited to dental exams and x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, and crowns! Fourteen operatories in our beautifully renovated mill building create a unique and state-of-the-art dental facility.Our Dental Assistants work alongside Dentists & Hygienists by preparing the patient for providers, including seating the patient, taking vitals, reviewing patient medical and dental history, and chairside assisting.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide chair-side assistance to Dentist(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) during procedures, including exams, sealants, cleanings, restorations, oral surgery, dentures, and some root canals and crownsUnder supervision by a dentist, perform delegated duties such as applying fluoride varnish and dental sealants Prepare clinical area for daily activities, including start of day and closingPrepare, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are properly cleaned, dated, and processed according to clinic standardsMonitor and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturers' guidelinesPrepare patient for provider, including seating the patient, taking vitals and reviewing patient medical and dental historyMake entries in the patient chart as directed by provider Provide patient education, including proper oral home care and assisting the dentist in explaining dental procedures and post-operative instructionsProperly take digital radiographs in accordance with provider orders and state dental regulations Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocolsTake intra-oral photographs, and teach patients about oral health promotion and disease preventionEnsure that dental supply inventory is maintainedPerform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed, such as confirming and scheduling patientsReport any concerns about equipment malfunctions, patient safety and/or clinical operations immediately to Dental DirectorUtilize computers for data entry and information retrieval with proficiencyAttend departmental and center wide meetings ex: full-staff, etc.Other duties as needed or requiredRequirementsCurrent and valid license to practice dental assisting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. On-the-job training possible in order to obtain license.At least one year of general dentistry experience preferredSpanish, Portuguese, Khmer, Kiswahili language skills a plus.Lowell CHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.#INDLC