Sterilization Dental Assistant

Join Our Team And Make A DifferenceThe Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance.Sterilization Dental AssistantUnder direct supervision of the Dental Services Supervisor, the Sterilization Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Clinical staff in the direct provision of sterilization needs and services to Dental Dept. Additionally, the Sterilization Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in the direct provision of dental care and services to patients of CHC as described in the Traditional Dental Assistant Job Description. Demonstrates and applies understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines.Basic QualificationsEducation & Experience:High school diploma or GEDCompletion of accredited dental radiology courseCompletion of American Dental Association Accredited Dental assisting course or 1 year experience with on-the-job trainingKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of basic medical and dental emergenciesComprehensive knowledge of dental assistant techniquesKnowledge of dental materials, their composition and usesKnowledge of dental software and its application in multiple chair dental scheduling.Licensure, Certification or Other Requirements:VT State Dental Assistant RegistrationDental Radiology CertificationBLS CertificationCHC Employee Benefits Highlights Include:Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverageMonthly stipend for those with alternate health insuranceFlexible Spending Account and Dependent Care AccountLife insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)Fiduciary services through Morgan Stanley regarding your Vanguard account and/or other financial adviceGenerous Accrued CTOEmployee Assistance Program offering FREE short-term counseling sessions and a variety of resourcesA growing list of local discounts and perks including to Edge Sports and Fitness, Lenny's Shoe and Apparel, other retail discounts, and more!