Dental Assistant - $3,000 Signing Bonus!

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc . "The Heart of Our Community" provides comprehensive services including adult / pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult / pediatric dental care. We are currently seeking a motivated, Full Time Dental Assistant (38 hours per week) that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient care.

Dental Assistant Summary :

Under the general supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor and direct supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant performs a wide variety of patient oral health care services, including : assists the Dentist during dental examinations and procedures; maintains sterilization and infection control protocols; performs dental diagnostic radiology and records treatment information in patient records; and supports the dental department in a variety of administrative and clerical functions as needed or directed by the Dental Assistant Supervisor, Dental Department Manager, Dentist and Chief Dental Officer.

Schedule :

8 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm four days a week

Rotating Saturdays 9 : 00 am - 1 : 00 pm

Pay Range :

$22.28 - $26.84 per hour

Required Qualifications :

• Successful completion of Dental Assistant program at an accredited institution is required.
• Massachusetts Dental Assistant license is required.
• Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credentialing organizations as applicable.
• Community health or dental background preferred.
• Bilingual / Trilingual preferred.
• Must submit CORI and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.

Competencies :

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Benefits for the Dental Assistant opening include : $3,000 signing bonus, 3.2 weeks of paid time off, 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; reimbursable licensing fees and continuing education credits; employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and referral program; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability / critical illness coverage.

Learn more about us by checking out our website and company video .

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

HealthFirst strives to eliminate discrimination and to hire applicants of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thoughts. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary Description

$22.28 - $26.84 per hour