Temporary Dental Assistant--Meriden - Float, CT

Job Description

Temporary, Full Time Dental Assistant opportunity in Meriden, Monday–Friday for approximately 3+ months. Travel may be required with flexible travel arrangements and reliable transportation. Supports dentist in delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment and the workplace for use, and contributes to a supportive atmosphere for dental patients. Uses chairside, four-handed dentistry techniques.

• Prepares office and treatment areas each day.
• Performs pre/post treatment set‑up/clean‑up procedures for each patient in accordance with all Agency protocols.
• Assists the dentist at chairside, using 4-handed techniques.
• Exhibits appropriate knowledge of instruments and techniques utilized for all procedures.
• Performs independent patient services, as directed, including patient triage, radiographs, impressions, suture removal, temporary fillings, recement crowns, laboratory work.
• Maintains dental facility, treatment areas, equipment and instruments in proper working order.
• Maintains adequate inventory of dental supplies.
• Strictly follow safety and infection control standards at all times, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Takes quality radiographs, as prescribed; process, mount and label properly.

• Prepares patients for dental procedures.
• Performs pre/post treatment setup and cleanup per agency protocols.
• Assists the dentist at chairside with four-handed dentistry.
• Maintains instruments, equipment, and workspace in good condition.
• Ensures proper infection control and safety standards are followed.
• Coordinates with the team to provide quality patient care and service.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting School or two years of dental experience in general dentistry.
• Certified in Dental Radiology and Infection Control by DANB.
• Commitment to preventive dental care.
• Knowledge/interest in providing care to a diverse patient population.
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by our patient population (e.g., English/Spanish or English/Polish) strongly preferred.

Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is a leader in primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services with practice-based research and training initiatives. CHC operates as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year from multiple sites across Connecticut. Our Weitzman Institute focuses on research and practice transformation.

Community Health Center of Meriden - Dental Facility, Meriden, Connecticut

Full time

MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.