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The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance.

Under direct supervision of the Dental Services Supervisor, the Sterilization Assistant is responsible for assisting the Clinical staff in the direct provision of sterilization needs and services to Dental Dept. Additionally, the Sterilization Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in the direct provision of dental care and services to patients of CHC as described in the Traditional Dental Assistant Job Description. Demonstrates and applies understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED
Completion of accredited dental radiology course
Completion of American Dental Association Accredited Dental assisting course or 1 year experience with on-the-job training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of basic medical and dental emergencies
Comprehensive knowledge of dental assistant techniques
Knowledge of dental materials, their composition and uses
Knowledge of dental software and its application in multiple chair dental scheduling.

Licensure, Certification or Other Requirements:

VT State Dental Assistant Registration
Dental Radiology Certification
BLS Certification

CHC employee benefits highlights include:

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
Fiduciary services through Morgan Stanley regarding your Vanguard account and/or other financial advice
Generous Accrued CTO
Employee Assistance Program offering FREE short-term counseling sessions and a variety of resources
A growing list of local discounts and perks including to Edge Sports and Fitness, Lenny's Shoe and Apparel, other retail discounts, and more!

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