What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Community Health Centers of Burlington?
Job Requisition #21-0156 Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Riverside Health Center Status: Full Time
Application Deadline: Until Filled Benefit Eligible: Yes
Essential Duties
The Community Health Centers of Burlington is expanding and recruiting for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team! Daily tasks include assisting Dentists in all dental procedures, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns and bridges, dentures and implants.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited dental radiology course
- Completion of an ADA accredited dental assisting course or five years’ experience with on the job training.
- Current VT State Dental Assistant license with radiology privileges.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Comprehensive knowledge dental assisting techniques
- Knowledge of dental OSHA safety regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience using dental charting, scheduling and reporting software.
- Knowledge of MS Office applications including MS Excel.
- Knowledge of dental materials, their composition and uses.
- Willingness to travel to other locations as needed.