Dental Assistant - part time

First Choice Health Centers (FCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with Dental Assistant opportunities in Manchester, CT!

First Choice Health Centers is in search for a Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant will support dentist(s) in delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment and workplace for use and contributes to supportive atmosphere for dental patients. They are responsible for using chair-side, four handed dentistry techniques.

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 20 hours per week.

Location: This position will float in between our office in Manchester and East Hartford.

Why First Choice?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!

For part time employees:

• Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
• Complimentary premium Calm membership (#1 mental health app)
• Recognition programs
• The annual pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc.

For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.

Requirements:

• Certification in dental radiology & infection control by DANB (Required)
• Graduation from accredited school of Dental Assisting
• Knowledge and understanding of dental procedures, terminology, and techniques
• Interest in providing care to diverse patient population
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Flexibility to travel to other site locations (Manchester) as needed.

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.

First Choice Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive, accessible workplace. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. First Choice Health Centers is a drug-free work place. We participate in the E-Verify program.

Job offers are contingent upon passing the employee pre-employment physical and drug screening, including testing for marijuana, completion of a satisfactory background check, satisfactory professional reference check as well as other screenings as may be appropriate.

Salary : $19 - $24