Job: Dental Assistant - 40 hours with great benefits (GB)

Community Health Programs
444 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Phone:413-528-9311
Website:chpberkshires.org/

Company Description:
Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What’s truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children’s well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area. Community Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.

Additional Business Name: Community Health Programs

Job Title:
Dental Assistant - 40 hours with great benefits (GB)
Salary Range:Location:
$21.00 - $23.50 Per Hour Great Barrington
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeDental
Education Level:Work Experience:
Certification
Required 		Up to One Year
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
High school or GED. Must be listed with the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Dental Assistant. Front desk reception experience is a plus. DANB certification is required. Maintain a current CPR license. - Preference: Required
Description:

The Dental Assistant provides support to CHP dentists and dental hygienists. This person is crossed trained on reception at the dental practice. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Demonstrate ability to manage projects or tasks.
  • Manage difficult or emotional patient situations.
  • Respond promptly to patient needs.
  • Solicit patient feedback to improve service.
  • Respond to requests for service and assistance.
  • Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
  • Cover when needed and cross train for additional administration/dental coverage or other site management as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Professional, welcoming, and pleasant personality.
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Respond well to questions.
  • Takes careful and accurate notes.
  • Follow up on messages and ensures delivery of messages.
  • Compose/type letters if requested by administration.

 

Essential Skills and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Good communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Spanish speaking/bilingual skills are a plus.
  • Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Dentrix expertise is preferred. Database skills are a plus.
  • Attend continuing education meetings to maintain license.