Expanded Function Dental Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $34.07–$43.67 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Vermont post a median of $24.50 an hour, the middle half $22.50–$28.98, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Vermont earn a median of $25.37 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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
Community Health Center is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our team. Responsible for assisting the Dentist in the direct placement of restorations and provision of dental care and services to patients of CHCB. Also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of accredited dental radiology course
- Five years' experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.
- Successful completion of an accredited Expanded Functions Course
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of basic medical and dental emergencies
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental assistant techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
- Knowledge of dental materials, their composition and uses
- Knowledge of dental software systems and their applications
- Effective oral and written communication
- Willingness and ability to travel to other CHCB sites as necessary
Licensure, Certification or Other Requirements
- Vermont State Dental Assistant Registration
- CPR Certificate
- Dental Assistant National Board Certificate
- Successful completion of Vermont State Dental Board Exam
- Ability to maintain licensure/registration
CHC employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including
- Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
- Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
- Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles
- Generous Accrued CTO in addition to 8 paid annual Holidays (6 fixed, 2 floating)
- Employee Assistance Program available to all household members
- Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!
From Community Health Centers of Burlington's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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