Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Community Health Centers of Burlington·Burlington, Vermont

$34 - $44/hrFull Time On Site 5-10 yrsPosted 6 days ago

Practice for this role

Expanded Function Dental Assistant · $34 - $44/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+29% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Vermont ($26.50/hr, n=69)

3 similar openings in the Burlington area

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 69 posted dental roles in Vermont rates. This role sits in the 61st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 29% above the Vermont median for dental roles.

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant assists the dentist with direct placement of restorations and the provision of dental care. They are also responsible for the sterilization, preparation, and inventory management of dental instruments and supplies.

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!

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 5-10 yrs
Salary: $34 - $44/hr
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

Vermont dental roles favor experienced clinicians

Dental positions in Vermont often draw steady interest because practices need clinicians who can handle a broad patient mix and maintain continuity of care. This role is competitive for candidates with a DDS or DMD, an active Vermont license, DEA registration, and 3–5 years of periodontic procedure experience; GPR or AEGD training can strengthen a profile. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm how the practice supports medical, vision, life, AD&D, and 401(k) coverage before applying.