Dental Assistant

American Dental Companies; Conemaugh Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADC standard benefits package

Job summary

Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown in Johnstown, PA is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to provide four-handed chairside support during exams, restorations, extractions, and more. The practice uses CEREC technology and an in-office lab to deliver efficient care.

The role requires PA X-ray certification and offers a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with hourly pay based on experience and a standard ADC benefits package.

Qualifications

• PA X-ray certification required.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Dependable work ethic and attention to detail.
• A caring approach that helps patients feel at ease.
• Experience with digital scanning or CEREC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during exams and procedures.
• Prepare instruments, materials, and treatment rooms.
• Take dental X-rays within credentials and applicable state requirements.
• Take impressions, digital scans, and intraoral photos as directed.
• Welcome patients, review medical histories, and help patients feel comfortable.
• Reinforce patient education and post-operative instructions provided by the dentist.
• Sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, and maintain sterilization records.
• Keep clinical supplies stocked and work areas organized.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and patient-confidentiality protocols.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

PA X-ray certification

Dental assisting experience

Tools

CEREC

Digital scans

Job description

Dental Assistant - Full-Time

Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown | Johnstown, PA
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Hourly Pay Based on Experience

Bring your chairside skills to a practice equipped with CEREC technology and an in-office lab! Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown is seeking a dependable, patient-focused Dental Assistant to help deliver excellent care and keep our clinical day running smoothly.

Our seven-operatory practice includes one dentist and four hygienists, offering opportunities to work closely with the clinical team and assist with a variety of dental treatments.

What We Offer

• Consistent schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

• Hourly compensation based on experience.

• ADC standard benefits package.

• Modern technology, including CEREC and an in-office lab.

What You'll Do

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during exams, restorative procedures, extractions, root canals, and other treatments.

• Prepare instruments, materials, equipment, and treatment rooms.

• Take dental X-rays within your credentials and applicable state requirements.

• Take impressions, digital scans, and intraoral photographs as directed.

• Welcome patients, review medical histories as assigned, and help patients feel comfortable throughout treatment.

• Reinforce patient education and post-operative instructions provided by the dentist.

• Sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, and maintain sterilization records.

• Keep clinical supplies stocked and work areas organized.

• Follow infection-control, safety, and patient-confidentiality protocols.

What You'll Bring

• Required: Pennsylvania dental radiography credential (PA X-ray certification).

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.

• Strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

• A dependable work ethic and attention to detail.

• A caring approach that helps patients feel at ease.

• Experience with digital scanning or CEREC is a plus.