Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant South Cove Community Health Center, Inc. Boston, MA Job Details Full-time From $24 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Continuing education credits Paid jury duty Health insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) matching Employee discount Bereavement leave Qualifications Cantonese English High school diploma or GED Dental x-ray Dental Assisting Radiology Certification Autoclaving Full Job Description South Cove Community Health Center, Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive primary health care services in the greater Boston area, dedicated to serving the Asian and Asian American communities for over 50 years. We offer a wide range of services including medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, imaging, and more. Join our team and contribute to delivering vital health services to our diverse communities! We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant who can speak Mandarin and Cantonese to join our dynamic dental team. In this role, you will support dentists in providing exceptional patient care by assisting during dental procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring a clean and organized clinical environment. Your enthusiasm and professionalism will help create a positive experience for every patient while maintaining high standards of infection control and clinical excellence. A. Operatory and Chairside Assist dentist or other dental staff in patient's management including 4-handed dental procedure Set-up, clean, stock-up and maintain instruments, equipment, chair and supplies in the operatories assigned Maintain a clean, hygienic and orderly environment in the dental clinic Participates in universal precaution and infection control Perform duties as requested by the dentists, e.g. assist in dental impressions, taking radiographs, comforting patients, giving oral health and preventive instruction B. Patient record and related paper-works Obtain, update and up-keep of patients' record including radiographs Substitute as the receptionist when conditions required (e.g. after 5pm, receptionist on-leave) including making appointments, answering telephones. C. Laboratory, supplies and miscellaneous Assist dentist in preparing patient's cases e.g. pouring models, preparing cases for the dental labs etc. Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory Maintain the equipment e.g. all-pro, autoclave, grinders and etc. Maintain and update the inventory; order supplies as needed D. Participate in staff meetings, assigned meetings and in-service meetings when appropriate

Education:

Completion of dental assistant program or High School Diploma with one year dental office on the job training. Completion of Radiology Certification Course.

Experience:

One or more years working full time

Languages:

Bilingual in Cantonese/Mandarin and English preferred

Pay:

From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Continuing education credits Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Profit sharing Application Question(s): Do you need job sponsor in the future?

Language:

Mandarin and Cantonese (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person