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

    Vision insurance

    Fast-paced dental practice, with two locations in Bedford county, seeking a full-time or part-time dental assistant.

    Responsible for assisting our providers in delivering quality care to patients.

    The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have a can-do personality, and be able to complete their assigned work in a timely fashion. Must display open communication to co-workers and commit to patient satisfaction.

    Essential Responsibilities: • Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, bio-hazard, and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol • Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups • Perform all chairside procedures efficiently • Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication • Perform all necessary lab procedures • Package and sterilize all lab cases • Perform panoramic, periapical, and bitewing images

    Education:

    Associate’s degree in Dental Assisting (preferred)

    2 years’ experience in Dental assisting (preferred)

    X-ray certification (required) or must be able to obtain upon hire

    Full-time benefits include: • Nine paid holidays • Paid vacation • Insurance benefits • Retirement plan