Dental Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support orthodontic residents and faculty. The role involves a variety of dental assisting tasks including preparation of materials, maintaining sterilization protocols, and assisting with patient care. Ideal candidates will be organized, motivated, and eager to learn, with prior dental experience preferred but not required. This position offers opportunities for further training in orthodontics.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have Pennsylvania Dental Radiograph Certification.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Support orthodontic residents and clinical faculty.
• Prepare orthodontic treatment items and assist in patient bonding.
• Maintain sterilization of equipment and patient records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Pennsylvania Dental Radiograph Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Dental Assistant-1800
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POSTED: June 9, 2025-1800
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DEPARTMENT:
Post-Doctoral Graduate, Advanced Educational Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics-1800
SUPERVISED BY:
Orthodontics Business Manager-1800
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt Hourly-1800
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
: Full-time
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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The position is primarily used to support the orthodontic residents and clinical faculty with basic orthodontic dental assisting needs and the volume of equipment sterilization, ensuring coordination of care with residents and the front-end needs (registration/billing) for the Centers orthodontic patients. We are seeking a highly motivated dental assistant. While prior dental experience is preferred, we are open to training the right candidate. This position offers the opportunity to expand your skills, with orthodontic training available if needed. Ideal candidates are dependable, eager to learn and passionate about patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:-3913-360
Service-excellence skills of the highest levels practiced on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations with patients, general public, residents, faculty, managers and co-workers, to ensure overall program success.-3913-360
Properly mix dental compounds/cements, acid etch materials and prepare arch wires, impression materials/trays and other orthodontic treatment items for residents and faculty.-3913-360
Prepares orthodontic brackets for bonding, assists in patient bonding appointments or debonding, cognoscente of required records or diagnostic aids needing completed at appointment visit for third-party specific insurance-payors, based on patient insurance coverage to ensure proper documentation is obtained in a timely and efficient manner.-3913-360
Pour and finish cast study models to orthodontic/state specifications or prepare e-model copies.-3913-360
Expose and develop/process dental radiographs (i.e., intra-oral, panorex, and cephalometric radiographs).-3913-360
Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances. Familiar with taking Full records including panorex & cephalometric radiographs in addition to 3-D scans, photographs & 3-D prints.-3913-360
Prepare patient treatment/set ups, instruments, supplies, bonding setups, etc., to accommodate the daily patient schedule load to accommodate program residents or any special case situation.-3913-360
Preparation of dental instruments/handpieces/small items for sterilization in Sterilization-bags or appropriate sterilization instrument-cassettes/trays.-3913-360
Maintain order of all dental instruments and supplies and the sterilization of working units as specified in for OSHA and Infection Control policy, documenting required work and disinfection records.-3913-360
Provide regular microbial testing of the autoclave or other sterilization equipment to ensure proper sterilization, maintaining the testing record log and tracking systems, as required and directed.-3913-360
Participate in performance improvement activities and uphold policy on corporate ethics for successful patient outcomes.-3913-360
Oversees the maintenance and repair program for the clinic, including computer x-ray hardware and software, chairs, compressor, vacuum system, hazardous waste disposal, and other systems and equipment; obtains necessary training to troubleshoot/repair and maintain chairs and other systems.-3913-360
Timely maintenance of instruments & all equipment; Allocate time, resources efficiently & effectively; Take responsibility for all work activities; Implement decisions that have been agreed upon; Always maintain confidentiality with sensitive info.-3913-360
Assists the program director with the progress & completion of research projects utilizing spreadsheets.-3913-360
Incorporate patient records into the orthodontic software from both internal and external sources.-3913-360
Prepare reports, presentations & inventory tracking and other products with Google Docs, Microsoft Office, etc.-3913-360
Covers the front desk registration/reception area, as needed for patient intake procedure coverage.-3913-360
Coordinate payment efforts with the patients, directly communicating with orthodontic billing personnel, on-site, to ensure patient accounts are correct and current, for the Orthodontic Program to remain fiscally solvent for SHU.-3913-360
All other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.-360
Must have Pennsylvania Dental Radiograph Certification-360
Must have excellent communication skills and work well as a member of a team in order to deliver excellent patient care.-360
Ability to meet attendance/scheduling requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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High motivation and good organizational skills desired.-360
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Interested and qualified individuals should apply to [e-mail]. Required applicant materials include: Cover Letter & Resume. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by June 16, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
About Seton Hill University:
Chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university founded by the Sisters of Charity and embracing students of all faiths. Located in southwestern Pennsylvanias Laurel Highlands (yet only 35 miles from Pittsburgh), Seton Hill educates its students to think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.
Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon acceptable results of background checks and clearances.