Compassionate Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Sterilization

Union-Community-Care; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists in patient care, radiography, and operatory maintenance. You will help ensure comfort, accuracy, and safety throughout procedures while maintaining equipment and supplies.

The role requires PA radiology certification, CPR, and background clearances, with strong English skills and familiarity with dental terminology. Expect collaborative teamwork in a community health setting with ongoing trainings.

Qualifications

• PA Dental Radiology Certification (recert every four years).
• CPR certification and recertification every two years.
• Child Abuse Clearance refreshed every two years.
• Annual fraud, waste, abuse and cultural competency trainings.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology.
• Knowledge and use of dental software; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and prepares patients for dental care.
• Assists dentist in four-handed dentistry per protocols.
• Takes prescribed radiographs for the dentists.
• Reviews and updates health and dental histories.
• Maintains operatory and sterilization of equipment.
• Maintains dental supplies and equipment readiness.
• Performs chart notes and assists front desk as needed.
• Participates in meetings and trainings.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Interpreting

Education

Pennsylvania Dental Radiology Certification

CPR Certification

Child Abuse Clearance

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Union Community Care is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists in patient care, radiography, and operatory maintenance. You will help ensure comfort, accuracy, and safety throughout procedures while maintaining equipment and supplies.

The role requires PA radiology certification, CPR, and background clearances, with strong English skills and familiarity with dental terminology. Expect collaborative teamwork in a community health setting with ongoing trainings.