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Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Community Health Centers

617 Riverside Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
34.07 - 43.67/hr

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Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The 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

Community Health Center is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our team. Responsible for assisting the Dentist in the direct placement of restorations and provision of dental care and services to patients of CHCB. Also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of accredited dental radiology course

Five years' experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.

Successful completion of an accredited Expanded Functions Course

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of basic medical and dental emergencies

Comprehensive knowledge of dental assistant techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry

Knowledge of dental materials, their composition and uses

Knowledge of dental software systems and their applications

Effective oral and written communication

Willingness and ability to travel to other CHCB sites as necessary

Licensure, Certification or Other Requirements:

Vermont State Dental Assistant Registration

CPR Certificate

Dental Assistant National Board Certificate

Successful completion of Vermont State Dental Board Exam

Ability to maintain licensure/registration

CHC employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including:
Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles
Generous Accrued CTO in addition to 8 paid annual Holidays (6 fixed, 2 floating)
Employee Assistance Program available to all household members
Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!

About Community Health Centers

Community Health Centers of Burlington is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of medical, dental, mental health, and patient support services to the community. With a focus on health equity, the center offers care for all ages and backgrounds, including specialized services for LGBTQ+ individuals and newcomers to the area.

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