Our Mission

Improve the health and well-being of diverse populations in Mattapan and surrounding communities by providing exceptional comprehensive integrated health services.

Hours of Operation

Mon - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

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Employment

Currently Seeking: HIV/STI Program Manager

Primary Care 

Currently Seeking: HIV/STI Program Manager

HIV/STI Program ManagerThe HIV/STI Program Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all case management aspects of HIV and STI-related programs, services, and initiatives. They ensure effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of the HIV and STI prevention, treatment, and care programs at Mattapan CHC. The program manager collaborates with clinical and case management team members, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure that HIV/STI services are delivered in a patient-centered, culturally sensitive, and inclusive manner.

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Responsibilities: 

  • Develop, implement, and monitor HIV/STI-related programs and services in coordination with the clinical team, ensuring that they align with the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
  • Supervise and manage a team of program staff (including, but not limited to HIV case manager(s), HIV/STI nurse(s), and PrEP/STI treatment coordinator(s)), providing leadership, guidance, and support
  • Supervise HIV case manager(s) in providing appropriate services to a panel of patients living with HIV (now approximately 35-40 patients, and which continues to grow)Req
  • Developing and implementing new workflows for innovative programs such as medication delivery to clinic, and quick start of ART and PrEP.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to HIV/STI services, including confidentiality and data privacy laws.
  • Manage and monitor program budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, grant funders, and government agencies, to ensure the provision of comprehensive HIV/STI services.
  • Ensure that HIV/STI services are delivered in a patient-centered, culturally sensitive, and inclusive manner.
  • Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to continuously improve HIV/STI services.
  • Collect and analyze program data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders and partners.
  • Coordinate educational events for clinic staff in conjunction with RN/physician team members.
  • Participate in community outreach and education initiatives to promote healthy sex and HIV awareness and prevention.
  • Lead bi-weekly HIV/STI team meetings 
  • Other responsibilities that may arise as the HIV/STI program at Mattapan CHC grows.

Physical Demands: 

The HIV/STI Program Manager is an office-based position that requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. They may be required to travel occasionally for meetings and conferences.

Working Conditions:

The HIV/STI Program Manager works in a community health center. They may be required to work outside of regular business hours to attend meetings or events. They may also be exposed to confidential or sensitive information and must maintain strict confidentiality and data privacy protocols.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, social work or related field OR equivalent relevant work experience
  • At least 5 years of experience managing HIV/STI-related programs and services.
  • Knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment, and care guidelines, policies, and best practices in case management.
  • Experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ communities, people of color, and individuals from low-income communities.
  • Experience with Epic and E2Boston a plus.
  • Bilingual in Haitian Creole and/or Spanish a plus.
  • Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to collect, analyze and present data to various stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of and experience with quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Interested Candidates should forward a cover letter and a Resume to the attention of Human Resources at 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126 or email baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408, Attention: Human Resource.

| 03.28.2023 | E-mail | Print |

Currently Seeking: Medical Records Clerk

Professional, Administrative, and Clerical Services
Currently Seeking: Medical Records Clerk

General Summary of Duties: Under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Assistant, provides medical record-related services to the clinical and administrative staff.  Daily scanning of documents, taking telephone requests from attorneys, other institutions, and patients, immediate response to record requests, and preparing the documents for signature of the appropriate administrator.  Perform all duties while maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities:

Record Retrieval, Processing, and Scanning: 60%

  • Provide excellent customer service to the Health Center staff who rely on the use of Medical Records.
  • Scan daily documents from the Clinical and Behavioral Health Dept in a timely manner
  • Answer the telephone in the Medical Records area
  • Respond to records requests in a timely manner to patients on-site and via telephone
  • Retrieve records as requested
  • Document location of records as required by division procedures
  • Deliver records if requested to clinical and administrative staff
  • Copy and mail copies of records that are requested.
  • Provide other medical record related duties as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Respond to outside Request for Medical Records: 40%

  • Receive subpoenas or other court documents on behalf of the health center
  • Supervise the preparation of patient record copies in response to patient or other outside requests
  • Present prepared record copies to the authorized person for signoff.

Must fully cooperate with MCHC’s Corporate Compliance Program and perform all tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum three years medical record experience required
  • Commitment to excellent customer service
  • Good clerical skills
  • Time management skills
  • Knowledge of Ochin Epic (an asset)
  • Ability to work independently and solve routine problems
  • Full understanding of the guidelines for complying with requests for record release
  • Ability to provide services in a positive, friendly manner in a busy work environment
  • Ability to perform in a position that requires standing, stooping, lifting, and walking 20% of the time, sitting 80%.
  • Ability to organize available staff resources within the division and assign tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Please direct cover letter, resume, and inquiries to: baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408 or mail to -- Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126, Attention: Human Resource Recruiter. Additionally, you may also apply by Clicking Here.

| 5.12.2023 | E-mail | Print |

Currently Seeking: Behavioral Health Integrated Clinician

Professional, Administrative, and Clerical Services
Currently Seeking: Behavioral Health Integrated Clinician

Department: Behavioral Health Services

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a mission-driven Behavioral Health Integrated Clinician to be an integral part of our behavioral health and medical team. The clinician in this role is responsible for delivery of integrated behavioral health and case management services to our medical department. Provide therapeutic evaluations and interventions utilizing a variety of short-term treatment approaches in working with a culturally diverse patient population.

Responsibilites: Clinical Care (60%)

  • Provide Behavioral Health services in the primary care setting. More specifically can provide: initial assessment, crisis intervention, psychoeducation and/or short term (1-3 sessions) intervention for both primary care patients and patients seeking treatment as a walk-in. Performs assessments to include identification and evaluation of complex risk factors, and assigns diagnosis (when appropriate). Develops and implements short term interventions. Triage patients’ needs and arranges appropriate services for patients either with the clinic’s Behavioral Health outpatient team or at an affiliated hospitals and clinics.
  • The BHI clinician will respond to same day visits, warm hand offs, consultation, or crisis related interventions.
  • Provides consultation to health center medical staff, affiliated programs and/or the community as requested. Plans and conducts formal didactic teaching and in-service education programs for primary care and behavioral health staff.
  • Train and orients clinical staff and/or students within area of responsibility.
  • Respond, log, and track all incoming BH referrals and process accordingly for initial visits and follow-up to assess level of readiness to commit or engage in long term treatment.
  • Respond to urgent or emergent crisis as requested by the medical staff (51-A or Section 12).
  • BHI clinician will be responsible for case assignment following review of case, insurance verification, and short term treatment.
  • Identifies, develops, evaluates, and recommends new interventions as appropriate.
  • Records assessments and interventions in patient medical records according to established clinical documentation standards.
  • Meets weekly with BH Director or senior clinician to review cases to determine appropriate disposition of cases.
  • Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement projects within program area as needed.
  • As a member of the BH team support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by both our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.

Case Management/Care Coordination (40%)

  • The BHI Clinician will verify insurance for appropriate case-assignment.
  • BHI clinician will be responsible for case assignment following review of case, insurance verification, and short term treatment.
  • Provide patient with external community resources pertaining to BH services beyond the scope of practice at MCHC.
  • Work collaboratively with OBOT team to coordinate services for patients requesting SUD services.
  • Prepare patient reports, correspondence, referrals and other materials for community agencies, schools, legal proceeding and others as needed.
  • Provide clinical case management, outreach, follow up and linkages to services as indicated for patients’ care plans.
  • Document telephone contacts via EMR (EPIC).
  • Maintain and complete in a timely manner all appropriate clinical paperwork and documentation in compliance with the
  • Behavioral Health department policy and procedures, including use of the EHR and use of DSM 5 coding as needed.
  • Attend Behavioral Health team meetings, routine staff meetings, and other team meetings for integrated care.
  • Assist BH director with tracking treatment response and monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
  • Perform other duties as required by the position or as assigned by the BH Director. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties and / or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change due to organization’s needs at any time with or without previous notice.

Must cooperate fully with MCHC’s Corporate Compliance Program and performs all tasks as assigned by the Director and/or CEO.

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Master’s level Social work or Counseling/Psychology degree.
  • Licensed preferred: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, and/or LMFT. Current, valid, and unrestricted licensure to practice in MA.
  • Minimum of one to two years relevant clinical experience.
  • Bilingual/bicultural in Haitian Creole or Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Good communication skills with staff and patients.
  • Experience in working with diverse culture preferred.
  • Excel, outlook, and EMR experience preferred.
  • Values cultural diversity and other individual differences in the workforce, ensuring that the organization builds on these differences.
  • Bilingual in English and Haitian-Creole or Spanish is a plus.

Please, direct cover letter, resume, and inquiries to baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408 or mail to -- Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126, Attention: Human Resource Recruiter. Additionally, you may also apply by Clicking Here.

| 3.31.2022 | E-mail | Print |

Currently Seeking: Template Optimization Specialist

Professional, Administrative, and Clerical Services 

Currently Seeking: Template Optimization Specialist

Department: Clinical Health Services

Template Optimization SpecialistUnder the direction of the Director of Clinical Health Services, the Template Specialist provides clerical and communication support to the Medical and Behavioral Health clinical staff. The Unit Coordinator Specialist creates and actively manages provider schedules for multiple departments, schedules appointments, facilitates patient flow in the waiting area, works closely with clinical staff to identify patients that need to be seen sooner, informs patients of wait times, takes and transmits messages, organizes and maintains clerical inventory and is responsible for the appearance and organization of the reception desk. The Unit Coordinator Specialist is also responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations of the Front Desk, ensuring timely throughput for scheduled and walk-in patients, and taking responsibility for the “Great” Patient Experience.

Responsibilities

Template/Provider Schedule Management: 50%

  • Coordinate with the Medical Director and Director of Clinical Services the creation and management of all template schedules for multiple departments and providers
  • Ensure adjustments to provider schedules/templates are accurate and completed timely
  • Regular review of all schedules to ensure appropriate slot utilization
  • Books appointments in accordance with the clinic’s appointment types, processes, and guidelines while incorporating the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
  • Creates and distributes weekly department schedules
  • Coordinate provider panel changes under the direction of the Medical Director. 

Clerical Assistance: 50%

  • Demonstrates Service Excellence with every patient interaction.
  • Acts as an administrative assistant for all clinic needs.
  • Coordinates Patient Flow with Front Desk staff.
  • Works closely with providers, nurses, and medical assistants throughout the day to provide timely updates on patients waiting to be seen for scheduled appointments.
  • Prepares appropriate screening forms and paperwork for patients upon check-in and check-out of the department
  • Works closely with providers throughout the day to provide follow-up for patients regarding appointments, prescriptions, forms, and/or test results.
  • Manage multiple phone lines efficiently and respond appropriately to incoming phone calls; provide information/assistance, and appropriately document communication/messages
  • Send and organize received faxes for patients and providers as needed.

ASummary of Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A commitment to MCHC's mission and values.
  • 3-5 years of directly related work experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience effectively managing provider schedules/templates; Epic template management strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment; ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate.
  • Exceptional ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet team objectives and deadlines.
  • Self-directed and displays good judgment; proactively identifies issues and works with the appropriate person to resolve
  • Ability to establish and cultivate constructive relationships; effective at participating in team-building activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills.
  • Judgment and discretion in interacting with providers and management on sensitive and confidential issues.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities, and experiences.

Please, direct your cover letter, resume, and inquiries to baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408 or mail to -- Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126, Attention: Human Resource Recruiter. Additionally, you may also apply by Clicking Here.

| 5.12.2023 | E-mail | Print |

Currently Seeking: Medical Case Manager

Professional, Administrative, and Clerical Services 

Currently Seeking: Medical Case Manager

Medical Case Manager:  Mattapan Community Health Center (MCHC) is committed to improving the health and well-being of diverse populations in Mattapan and surrounding communities by providing exceptional primary care and preventive health and social services.

The Medical Case Manager will work collaboratively with medical providers and nursing staff to support patients with social and clinical needs. The Case Manager will work with patients and the medical team to coordinate medical services, including specialty care and home health services, assist with transportation, and connect patients with additional or outside services to assure that patient’s medical needs are optimally managed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate referrals to community-based health services such as visiting nurse agencies (VNA), Personal Care Attendant Services (PCA), Home Physical Therapy, Home Health Aid Services (HHA), etc.
  • Make referrals to nutritional services such as Community Servings and WIC
  • Partner with complex care teams at BHN and other agencies to execute plans of care for chronic disease management
  • Coordinate transportation for patients to medical appointments at MCHC or specialists via PT-1 transportation, Lyft, or other sources; support patients in applying for The Ride or discounted Charlie Cards
  • Assist with request for and receipt of durable medical equipment
  • Assist patients and providers with the timely completion and submission of medical forms to appropriate agencies
  • Support patients in optimizing medication adherence through logistical troubleshooting (home delivery of medication) and organizational tools (pill organizers, phone alarms)
  • Identify and connect patients requiring assistance with insurance registration or reinstatement with a financial counselor and/or other MCHC case managers
  • Coordinate internal referrals to individuals and/or departments at MCHC, including but not limited to: Behavioral Health, PrEP/HIV Navigator, and Nutrition
  • Partner with patients and providers in executing treatment plans utilizing cultural sensitivity and appropriate health literacy
  • Fulfill duties as mandated reporter per Massachusetts law when abuse or neglect is suspected

Administrative:

  • Document all encounters with patients, providers, and/or outside agencies in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with medical-legal standards and regulations
  • Complete necessary referrals for services recommended for patients
  • Obtain a signed Release of Information for any collateral contacts, care coordination, or family contacts completed on a patient’s behalf
  • Manage care coordination phone calls and requests received through various call pools in the EMR.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Associate Degree (social service or related field preferred) or 3-5 years of relevant experience in a related health care or social service field
  • Bilingual in Haitian-Creole or Spanish preferred. Comfort utilizing medical interpreter services is required.

Interested Candidates should forward a cover letter and a Resume to the attention of Human Resources at 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126 or email baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408, Attention: Human Resource.

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Currently Seeking: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Professional, Administrative, and Clerical Services 

Currently Seeking: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Department: Family and Community Health Services

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES): Under the direction of the Director of Family and Community Health Services, the CDCES, will plan, develop implement, and coordinate nutrition programs for the Health Center patients, groups, and community nutrition education programs. The CDCES will integrate nutritional education into all aspects of primary care, specialty clinics and with external agencies including, but not limited, to the Women and Infants and Children (WIC) Program, and other nutrition-based programs.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care: 50%

  • Provides nutrition assessments for individual patients, prepares nutrition care plans, and educates and motivates patients to accept and follow programs.
  • Conducts nutrition programs through community events, including nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and referrals as requested.
  • Performs clinical and physical assessments.
  • Plan, develop, implement, and coordinate nutrition programs for health center patients, groups, and community nutrition education programs.
  • Pediatric referrals will include but are not limited to addressing issues of obesity.
  • Primary Care referrals will include but are not limited to all patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, elevated cholesterol, and other nutrition-related complications.
  • Develops an educational plan that takes into consideration individualized nutrition status, academic level, readiness to learn, and barriers.
  • Reviews samples of the instructional material on an annual basis to ensure they support the DSME program curriculum.
  • Determines and implements appropriate nutrition prescription and/or food plan.
  • Communicates with practitioners and makes recommendations for outcomes of MNT and self-management education.
  • Provides education and counseling on an individual basis or in a group setting.
  • Assists with data collection to determine the clinical and behavioral outcomes of the DSME program.
  • Adheres to HIPPA guidelines regarding confidentiality of medical information.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Health Education and Outreach: 20%

  • Develops culturally appropriate education materials regarding nutritional issues for use with individual Health Center and SBHC patients and community education programs.
  • Maintains a library of culturally appropriate educational pamphlets on dietary/food exchanges, purchasing, preparation, and “how to read and understand food labels” to all clients referred to the nutritionist.
  • Integrates nutrition education into all aspects of primary care, specialty clinics, and external agencies, such as WIC. 
  • Develops nutrition interventions to address obesity in patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure and chronic heart disease, obesity, diabetes Type 2, respiratory problems, osteoporosis, and cancer.
  • Participate in internal and external Obesity Studies.

Administrative Duties: 25%

  • Develops nutrition policies and protocols based on government guidelines and recommendations for a variety of programs.
  • Creates and distributes a list of conveniently located health smart markets, exercise programs and nutritional counseling centers to all health center patients.
  • Evaluates and recommends nutrition education for the Health Center, as well as, other community groups.
  • Conducts research to obtain a baseline of the nutritional health needs of the MCHC population.
  • Develops and maintains a nutrition patient tracking/follow-up system.
  • Partnership with the planning and implementation of nutrition educational programs for patients and staff.
  • Documents in patient’s medical record all nutrition care provided and ensure that appropriate forms are properly completed for billing and productivity reporting purposes.
  • Participates in a relevant Medical Record review to obtain obesity information.
  • Participates in external meetings as assigned.

Provision of Continuing Education/In-service: 5%

  • Develops nutrition policies and protocols based on government guidelines and recommendations for a variety of programs.
  • Maintains and expands current level of professional knowledge of nutrition theory and practice through continuing education programs/In-services.
  • Precepts nutrition students, as assigned.
  • Participates in individual or group teaching sessions.
  • Participates, as needed on Health Center Committees.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Clinical Health Services Director.

Requirements:  The individual must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Dietitian in Nutrition (LDN), with a bachelor’s degree, M.Ed., or M.S. Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics is required. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDECS) is required. At least 3-5 years of experience working in a community health care setting.is preferred. Working in communities with diverse populations in the areas of Pediatrics, Prenatal, and Adult Medicine is preferred. The ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, and Basic Computer operations skills such as Word, Excel, EPIC – OCHIN, as well as demonstrated oral and written communication skills, flexible, organized, and culturally/ethnically sensitive. Bilingual in Haitian Creole is a plus.

Please, direct your cover letter, resume, and inquiries to baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408 or mail to -- Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126, Attention: Human Resource Recruiter. Additionally, you may also apply by Clicking Here.

| 4.24.2023 | E-mail | Print |

Currently Seeking: Medical Assistant

Medical, Dental, and Clinical Health Services

Currently Seeking: Medical Assistant

Department: Clinical Health Services

Medical Assistant: Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of direct patient care services, including but not limited to vital signs, and may assist in patient preparation for procedures as well as chaperone the providers and works closely with other offices, internal and external departments, and programs, to assure coordinated services. Clerical duties associated with this position are: completing forms, lab requisitions, answering the telephone, and sending DNKA letters (did not keep appointment). If the Medical Assistant possesses special language skills, he/she will be required to provide translation support as needed.

Direct Patient Services and Clinical Administrative Duties: 90%

  • Perform patient care services such as vital signs, administer nebulizer treatments, weighs, EKG’s, O2 saturation, hearing/vision test, peak flow measures and finger stick/blood glucose levels, etc.
  • Document initial history, i.e., baseline complaint, and purpose of visit and direct patient care services provided by the Medical Assistant in the patient medical record.
  • Reconciliation of the patient’s medications during the initial assessment.
  • Assist provider with procedures and chaperone as necessary.
  • Perform urine pregnancy test, routine urinalysis and rapid strep test.
  • Prepare examination room, prep patient for examination.
  • Collect, label and prepare specimens and cultures for the lab.
  • Provide translation as needed.
  • Check schedules prior to the next clinic day to determine the patient’s need for the visit.
  • Huddling with providers about their scheduled patients.

Administrative Duties: 5%

  • Stock examination rooms with clinical supplies.
  • Answer telephone, take and disseminate messages as needed.
  • Monitor and complete flow sheets as directed by provider.
  • Participates in Health Center meetings, as required.
  • Assigned to call center as designated by the nurse supervisor and communicate with nurses and providers regarding calls designated for a particular provider.

Provision of Continuing Education//In-service: 5%

  • Maintains and expands current level of professional knowledge of theory and practice through continuing education programs/In-services.
  • Precepts Medical Assistant students, as assigned.
  • Participates in individual or group teaching.
  • Participates on Health Center Committee.
  • Maintain Certification (CMA) through a certified credentialing agency.

Qualifications: Must possess a certification of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant Program and a current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The ideal candidate must have one year of recent clinical experience, in a hospital or community health care setting, must be flexible; organized; culturally/ethnically sensitive. Bilingual ability is preferred but not necessary.

Please, direct cover letter, resume, and inquiries to baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408 or mail to -- Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126, Attention: Human Resource Recruiter. Additionally, you may also apply by Clicking Here.

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Currently Seeking: Dental Assistant

Medical, Dental, and Clinical Health Services 
Currently Seeking: Dental Assistant

Department: Dental Health Services

Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Senior Dentist, the Dental Assistant provides assistance during dental procedures and performs office/clerical support such as handling and keeping of records, assisting the dentist, taking, developing, and mounting radiographs, and dental health education.

Responsibilities: 

Direct Patient Services (75%)

  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by seating patient in chair and providing an explanation of the procedures to be performed.
  • Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing dental instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies.
  • At the chairside, assists dentist during procedure by passing instruments, adjusting light on dental site, suctioning fluids and dental particles. May take and develop dental x-rays.
  • Assists patient with cleanup following procedure, clears work site of instruments, soiled linens and other materials following proper sterilization procedures and protocols, and prepares for next patient.
  • A registered Dental assistant will also polish teeth and take master impressions.
  • May assist laboratory technician in the construction of dental prosthesis and other dental models prepared for patient.
  • Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.
  • Assist Dentist or Hygienist with School-based screenings

Administrative Duties (25%)

  • Greeting and scheduling appointments for the patients.
  • Order office supplies when necessary.
  • Tracks supplies as needed.
  • Maintains records of procedures performed by dentist.
  • Assist with the billing process for the patients.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Director of Dental Health Services.

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements:

Successful completion of a certified Dental Assistant Program at an accredited institution, High School education and/or its equivalency or other specialized training beyond high school is required. Must possess the ability to make and keep dental charts and records; ability to understand written or oral instructions; and ability to work with a variety of personnel, patients, and community groups.

Please, direct cover letter, resume, and inquiries to baptistey@matchc.org or fax -- (617) 296-5408 or mail to -- Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126, Attention: Human Resource Recruiter. Additionally, you may also apply by Clicking Here.

| 8.12.2022 | E-mail | Print |