Dental Assistant

Description

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!  

We are seeking a Dental Assistant who will perform the following duties necessary for assisting the dentist in the direct provision of dental care and for the daily efficient operation of the dental clinic.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm 

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists dentists with all dental procedures utilizing four-handed dentistry
• Exposes digital radiographs, scans for digital impressions, and pours models per generally accepted practice and department standards.
• Performs sterilization and disinfection procedures per OSHA standards
• Tracks lab work sent and received
• Maintains supply stock in operatories
• Launders staff scrub jackets 
• Returns patient phone calls, phones in prescriptions, and schedules patient appointments with the Dental Director’s approval
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service education, seminars, and continuing education
• Treats co-workers, clients and visitors respectfully, courteously and professionally, addressing conflict and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner.
• Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team
• Assists with other related routine operational duties as needed or assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant
   

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School education
• Completion of a Dental Assisting Program
• 1 year of experience in a clinical dental setting preferred

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification for Dental Assisting in CT (DANB highly preferred)
• Certification for Radiology (DANB highly preferred)
• Certification of Infection Control (DANB highly preferred)

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems with working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

Automated Employment Decision Technology (AEDT) Notice (CT CART Act):

To assist our recruiting team, this application process may use the algorithmic features of LinkedIn (Candidate Fit / Top Match), and Handshake (Talent List Sorting), as well as on other platforms we may use. We use these automated technologies specifically to prioritize incoming applications, sort applicant lists, and match candidate profiles based on how closely provided skills, job history, experience, abilities align with our job criteria.

While a human recruiter reviews candidates and makes all final hiring and interview decisions, these automated platform tools serve as a material factor in our initial screening pipeline. These systems process data from your submitted resume, application, and public platform profiles. For inquiries or questions regarding the use of this technology, please contact us at [email protected]

EEO Policy: 

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.