<p>Are you looking for a great opportunity for on-the-job training in the healthcare field? Train with Harbor Health to become a licensed Dental Assistant! This is a paid position and Harbor Health will cover the initial training costs and licensure fee.</p> <p>The Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) agrees to be trained as a Dental Assistant through an on-the-job training program at the Harbor Community Health Center - Plymouth Dental Center. For a one-time period of up to six consecutive months to commence from the beginning of the initial period of on-the-job training the Dental Assistant Trainee will:</p> <ul> <li>Work with dental leadership to give official notice to the Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) of intent to train. </li><li>Will primarily be trained by the Senior Dental Assistant and Training Instructor. </li><li>Will receive additional indirect training by the clinical staff at the assigned dental site. </li></ul> <p>Within the first week, the DAT will:</p> <ul> <li>Obtain a BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification </li><li>Complete a course on the CDC guidelines (Infection Control) </li></ul> <p>Within 6 months, the DAT will:</p> <ul> <li>Complete initial training with Harbor Health. </li><li>Complete a course in radiological techniques and safeguards and successfully pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety Examination (RHS) or other examination as approved by BORID within one year or course completion. </li><li>Obtain an on-the job (OJT) Massachusetts Dental Assisting License. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities: (Under Assigned Supervision)</p> <ul> <li>Performs all delegable duties for On the Job Trained Dental Assistant allowed by the Board of Dentistry. </li><li>Reviews medical chart with provider, performs intake on the patient and documents in EDR following protocols. </li><li>Prepares all clinical areas for treatment planned each session. </li><li>Provides chairside assistance to dentists in all procedures in accordance with training. </li><li>Enters relevant patient information into EDR in accordance with training and protocol. </li><li>Implements daily infection control procedures and processes instruments in compliance with CDC and HHSI protocols. </li><li>As directed, or in accordance with state law and HHSI protocol, place sensors and aligns x-ray tubes for radiographs but will not expose radiographs until required licensure is obtained. </li><li>Performs routine maintenance on equipment and maintains checklists and logs as required. </li><li>Maintains checklists and logs on equipment, oxygen tanks, eyewash stations, code bags. </li><li>Enters data and maintains the electronic lab log tracking all dental prosthetic cases in accordance with protocol and training. </li><li>Prepares all clinical areas for clinic closing in accordance with protocol. </li><li>Monitors inventory and ensures that inventory is maintained by following established protocols. </li><li>Reviews post-operative instructions with patients regarding their procedures. </li><li>Maintains regular and punctual attendance. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <ul> <li>Must have excellent visual acuity, intense eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, manipulative ability. </li><li>Frequent walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping. </li><li>Ability to follow oral and written directions. </li><li>Ability to use keyboard and monitors. </li><li>Ability to tolerate bright overhead lights and noise of dental machinery. </li><li>Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. </li></ul> <p>Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent </li><li>Computer literate; must have basic skills in windows environment. </li><li>Must be 18 years of age or older. </li><li>Candidates must have never been previously licensed or registered as a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant and not in violation of any rule or regulation adopted by BORID. </li></ul> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</p>