Dental Assistant

Hyndman Area Health Center

Dental Assistant

Bedford, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Summary:

    The Dental Assistant works alongside the Dentist to assure patient flow and quality care.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    · Perform all duties delegated to the dental assistant including expanded functions as able.

    · Assist in four-handed dentistry:

    1. Exposing and processing radiographs;

    2. Primary impressions;

    3. Placement and removal of dental matrix;

    4. Placement and removal of temporary restorations;

    5. Application of topical agents;

    6. Charts oral findings.

    · Other Department Functions:

    1. Sterilize and arrange instruments in trays;

    2. Responsible for dental supplies; pricing, ordering, inventory and stocking;

    3. Assist in the dental lab as directed;

    4. Work with patients in communicating appropriate patient education aspects of patient care, i.e.: extraction or surgery treatment, root canal therapy, etc;

    5. Indoctrination of other dental personnel (temporary assistants, clinical students, others in related field)

    Qualification:

    · Graduate of a dental assistant program complete with radiographic instruction with clinical experience to carry out required functions

    · Passed National Radiographic Exam

    · Ability to communicate well and effectively

    · Ability to sit, stand, and walk for several hours

    · Ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials