What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Trainee position at Hackley Community Care?
Dental Assistant Trainees
Job Type: Full-time / Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-time / Non-Exempt
Job Location: Muskegon, MI
Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a community health center providing medical, dental, and mental health services to the residents of Muskegon County and surrounding areas. We are proud to say that we offer an environment where individuals do their best work and enjoy opportunities, development, and a purpose. We believe in taking care of our employees and their well-being just as we are concerned about the overall health of our patients and the communities that we serve.
We are searching for driven, enthusiastic individuals to train to become a Dental Assistant with our Team! The trainee’s responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in online classes, observing all health and safety codes, completing assignments and competencies and successfully completing a Dental Assistant Training Program. After completing the program, trainees are eligible to earn the Registered Dental Assistant credential. Training and program costs are covered for trainees who successfully complete the program and commit to a two-year service term.
To be successful as a trainee, you must have great time management and basic computer skills, be flexible, open and ready to learn. Outstanding trainees are those who respond well to feedback, build good relationships with colleagues and patients, and make a lasting impression. Individuals must be well-organized, flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a community health center providing medical, dental, and mental health services to the residents of Muskegon County and surrounding areas. We are proud to say that we offer an environment where individuals do their best work and enjoy opportunities, development, and a purpose. We believe in taking care of our employees and their well-being just as we are concerned about the overall health of our patients and the communities that we serve.
We are searching for driven, enthusiastic individuals to train to become a Dental Assistant with our Team! The trainee’s responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in online classes, observing all health and safety codes, completing assignments and competencies and successfully completing a Dental Assistant Training Program. After completing the program, trainees are eligible to earn the Registered Dental Assistant credential. Training and program costs are covered for trainees who successfully complete the program and commit to a two-year service term.
To be successful as a trainee, you must have great time management and basic computer skills, be flexible, open and ready to learn. Outstanding trainees are those who respond well to feedback, build good relationships with colleagues and patients, and make a lasting impression. Individuals must be well-organized, flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Completing all assigned coursework and exams minimally at a passing level.
- Engage in on-the-job learning with designated mentor and learn to perform tasks independently.
- Perform patient care and support tasks as assigned (within scope and training).
- Observe all health and safety procedures and workplace policies.
- Remain open to receiving feedback and strive to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
- Engage with colleagues and patients in a professional, respectful and compassionate manner.
- Exemplify the HCC values of Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Compassion at all times.
- Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, good attendance, and commitment to the program and patient care.
Job Qualifications and Special Skills include:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Functional aptitude in reading, writing, and math.
- Strong computer skills.
- Good time management, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Growth mindset and passion for learning.
- Experience in and/or exposure to medical or dental field preferred.
HCC offers a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and 403b retirement program), as well as paid holidays, paid time off and quarterly bonus.
More About Us:
Hackley Community Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Muskegon, Michigan. Our staff of 300 brings comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health and support services to families in greatest need in Muskegon County and surrounding areas.
We have a long-standing reputation and commitment to serving our patients and our staff through our core values of quality, integrity, respect, and compassion. These core values serve as strong groundwork to continue in our work of DEI and ensuring that our staff have the culture, tools, and training to do their best work. At Hackley Community Care, “We Commit to a Culture of Equity and Inclusion that Promotes and Celebrates a Unified Community through Diverse Voices. Hackley Community Care: Where the ‘We’ begins and ends with ‘Me’”.
Hackley Community Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Muskegon, Michigan. Our staff of 300 brings comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health and support services to families in greatest need in Muskegon County and surrounding areas.
We have a long-standing reputation and commitment to serving our patients and our staff through our core values of quality, integrity, respect, and compassion. These core values serve as strong groundwork to continue in our work of DEI and ensuring that our staff have the culture, tools, and training to do their best work. At Hackley Community Care, “We Commit to a Culture of Equity and Inclusion that Promotes and Celebrates a Unified Community through Diverse Voices. Hackley Community Care: Where the ‘We’ begins and ends with ‘Me’”.
Salary : $32,600 - $41,300