Are you looking for a meaningful career?  Are you passionate about health equity?  Do you enjoy helping people? Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities.  We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth. We are currently hiring a Dental Assistant based in Framingham MA.  The Dental Assistant will assist and collaborate with the Dentist in the delivery of dental care using aseptic techniques and following standards of infection control. As part of the team-based approach to care, the Dental Assistant I will participate in coordinating care for individual patients, will support patients and families in self-management, will engage in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient population needs, and will utilize effective and appropriate communication strategies, such as health literacy approaches when working with patients. As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee.  We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community.  You are a good fit for our team if you are passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment. Salary Range: $20.00-24.00/Hour *Please note that we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position* Essential Functions: + Verifies patient identity for dental appointments. + Exposes and processes diagnostic-quality radiographs. + Prepares treatment rooms per infection control protocols. + Processes and maintains dental instruments and equipment. + Conducts and documents spore testing for autoclave function. + Maintains dental equipment logs and schedules. + Demonstrates four-handed dentistry competency. + Tracks and reports supply inventory to the Purchasing Coordinator. + Ensures patient information confidentiality and compliance with HIPPA and Joint Commission standards. + Manages documentation, consents, and medical histories, and scans them into dental records. + Records vital signs for initial and outlined procedures. Performs minor lab procedures like taking impressions and pouring stone models. Tracks lab cases and logs relevant information for compliance. Education and Experience + MA State Dental Assistant License + CPR/BLS + Radiology certificate + OSHA/Infection control training + Has met all continuing education requirements for dental licensure. + Our health center requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID19 and Flu. Benefits: + Competitive salary based on related experience + Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.  + Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums. + Includes coverage for same-sex domestic partners and gender affirming care. + Generous time off packages + Dental and Vision insurance + 403b Retirement Plan with employer match + Flexible Spending Accounts + Employee Assistance Program Powered by JazzHR