Dental Assistant

Lincoln Lemington Family Health Care Ctr; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday pay

Paid sick/vacation

supplemental benefit options

Job summary

East Liberty Family Health Care Center is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our clinical support team. You will work with the dentist and dental staff to deliver quality care to patients in a fast-paced, faith-based setting.

The role requires PA radiology certification, 2 years of experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with the aim to maintain excellent chairside manners and efficient patient management across multiple clinic locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; dental assisting program preferred.
• PA radiology certification required.
• Two years of experience required.
• Must maintain excellent chairside manner in a fast-paced clinic.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and report to Wilkinsburg, East Liberty, and Lincoln-Lemington locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chairside assistant for the dentist or other dental team members.
• Prepare before treatment and disinfect after treatment of the operatory and instruments following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Practice four-handed dentistry to provide safe and efficient dental treatment and patient management.
• Expose and process dental radiographs for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Prepare lab cases and fabricate dental impressions, models and appliances.
• Provide patients with post-operative and oral hygiene instructions.
• Manage dentist's schedule to ensure prompt and efficient dental treatment.
• Maintain and monitor dental equipment.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified radiology/PA radiology certification

Graduate of accredited dental assisting program preferred

Job description

Faith-based family health care center is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our growing clinical support team! The dental assistant will work with the dentist and other members of the dental team to provide quality and efficient dental treatment to patients following established practices and protocols.

Please visit www.elfhcc.com for more information about our company and its mission to provide quality care to all.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Certification in radiology by the state of PA is required.
• 2 years of experience required.
• Must be able to maintain superior chairside manner while working in a fast-paced clinic.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to our Wilkinsburg, East Liberty and Lincoln-Lemington locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as chairside assistant for the dentist or other dental team members.
• Preparation before treatment and disinfection after treatment of the dental operatory and all dental instruments following established OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines.
• Practice effective fourhanded dentistry techniques to provide for safe and efficient dental treatment and patient management.
• Exposure and processing of dental radiographs to provide for proper diagnosis and treatment planning by the dentist according to state guidelines.
• Prepare lab cases and fabricated dental impressions, models and appliances.
• Provide patients with post-operative and oral hygiene instructions.
• Manage dentist's schedule to ensure that patients get prompt and efficient dental treatment.
• Maintain and monitor dental equipment needed.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday pay
• Paid sick/vacation
• supplemental benefit options

East Liberty Family Health Care Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or national origin in any manner. East Liberty Family Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA/M/D/F/H/V