Assistant Invisalign Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Under the general and direct supervision of the dentist, assists during the examination and treatment of patients. Dentist  has functional responsibility for Dental Assistant Non-Exempt  

Essential Duties Major responsibilities:  

• Demonstrate working knowledge of implant procedures including instruments, equipment, etc.  
• Set up and assist for Invisalign procedures 
• Set up and assist for implant restoration procedures 
• Set up and assist for implant surgery procedures 
• Set up and assist for advanced oral surgery procedures (bone grafting, sinus lifting) 
• Assist with Cerec Crown design 
• Maintain Cerec Crown equipment  
• Perform polishing of Cerec Crown 
• Expose CBCT images 
• Train new employees, student interns and dental assistant apprentices. 
• Prepare patient and operatory for dental treatment.  
• Review and enter patient medical history into electronic dental record.  
• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.  
• Remain with assigned provider for duration of procedures.  
• Remain with patient in operatory.  
• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled  treatment.  
• Maintain organization of instruments/supplies/treatment rooms.  
• Follow infection control protocols and procedures. 
• Take radiographs (must be State Certified see below).  
• Keep oral operating field clean during dental procedures.  
• Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.  
• Prepare impression materials, take, and pour up dental impressions as required.  
• Prepare and sterilize instruments following procedures.  
• Operate equipment safely including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, vibrator, stone trimmer, etc.  
• Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.  
• Perform routine maintenance described as follows: cleaning sterilizers, lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts,  clean  
• operatories and any other routine maintenance duties as assigned.  
• Help patients with understanding appointments, payments, etc. when required.  
• Assist provider with entering billing codes before dismissing a patient.  
• Assist provider with end of day tasks including printing and checking of the day sheet.  
• Scan documents into computer as required.  
• Work as part of a team and help other assistants and dentists as needed.  
• Work in other sites including Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner and ACTION as needed  
• Communicate effectively with other staff and patients in a respectful manner.  
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission.  
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards  
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the CHC Employee Handbook.  
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the Dental Department Policies and Procedures  • Provide other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school diploma required. Additional training that leads to a basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service  procedures preferred.  
• Three year’s experience in a dental office preferred.  
• DANB CDA or equivalent experience preferred 
• MA Dental Assisting License  
• Radiology Certificate  
• CPR Certified  
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.  
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment  

Competencies: Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through  CHC’s performance evaluation system. Includes but not limited to: 

• Expose a CBCT 
• Invisalign  
• Implant restoration 
• Implant surgery 
• Advanced oral surgery – bone grafting, sinus lift 
• Cerec crown design 
• Cerec crown polish 
• Cerec machine maintenance 
• New Employee Training 

Supervision Exercised: None  

Environmental Working Conditions: The environment is a normal office environment of a busy Community Health  Center. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to saliva and blood-borne pathogens.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or  airborne particles and risk of radiation.  

Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by  an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Normal  visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate  walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday tasks required. Minor lifting is required.