Temporary Dental Assistant Meriden (FT)

Temporary Full Time Dental Assistant Opportunity

Temporary, full time dental assistant opportunity in Meriden, Monday-Friday for approximately 3+ months. Travel requirement, must be flexible with travel with reliable transportation.

Supports dentist in delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment and workplace for use, and contributes to supportive atmosphere for dental patients. Uses chairside, four handed dentistry techniques.

Responsibilities include :

• 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.
• Prepares patients for dental procedures.
• Assists 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.
• Complies with radiation safety standards for staff and patients.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department and / or the business of the Agency.
• Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).

Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement. Full access to patient medical records and encounter data. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.

Responsibilities for client data entry, access to medical system information, and confidential patient correspondence are required.

Requirements :

Organization Information : Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively.

Location : Community Health Center of Meriden - Dental Facility

City : Meriden

State : Connecticut

Time Type : Full time