Dental Assistant

Armor Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employer Paid Disability and Life

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Armor Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at Blair County Jail in Hollidaysburg, PA. The role supports dentists with clinical, administrative and radiography tasks in a correctional setting, ensuring patient care and compliance.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program, current CPR, and at least one year of experience. Proficiency with electronic medical records and ability to obtain Level 2 clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program with current state license/certification to practice.
• Current CPR certificate.
• At least one year experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of clinical, administrative, and staff services assisting the professional dental staff under general supervision.
• Assist the Dentist in providing dental and radiography procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists in the performance of dental procedures to include preventive and prosthetic procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment.
• Ensure all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and OSHA standards; and maintain the overall cleanliness of the dental area.
• Monitor, and maintain dental equipment such as radiographic developing equipment, and sterilizers in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders.
• Assist in monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies.
• Interact with and process dental clinic patients; schedule appointments, maintain dental charts, record dental findings using the POMR charting format.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program with current state license/certification

Job description

Overview

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our team at Blair County Jail in Hollidaysburg, PA. Armor Health offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit package that includes:

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Disability and Life coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Much more!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of a Dentist, provide a range of clinical, administrative, and staff services in assisting the professional dental staff.
• Assist the Dentist in providing dental and radiography procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists in the performance of dental procedures to include preventive and prosthetic procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment.
• Ensure all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and OSHA standards; and maintain the overall cleanliness of the dental area.
• Monitor, and maintain dental equipment such as radiographic developing equipment, and sterilizers in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders.
• Assist in monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies.
• Interact with and process dental clinic patients; schedule appointments, maintain dental charts, record dental findings using the POMR charting format.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program with current state license/certification to practice.
• Current CPR certificate.
• At least one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen.

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran’s status, and citizenship.