Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Care Inc.; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southwestern Pennsylvania is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting with dental procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be willing to obtain an X-Ray Certification within six months.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

403 B retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Dental Assistant diploma preferred; willing to train.
• X-Ray Certification must be acquired within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room and patients for dental procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure a clean working environment.
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and handle patient records.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Infection Control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant diploma preferred

X-Ray Certification (must complete within 6 months)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: West Mifflin Cornerstone Care Inc - West Mifflin, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.25 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Work for an employer who loves you back!

Cornerstone Care has locations throughout Southwestern Pa. and we are seeking a Dental Assistantto join our team.

Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."

Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.

We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.

Job Description/DutiesInclude:

• Preparestreatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Preparespatient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Sterilizesand delivers instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Selects, mixes, and places materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Exposesand develops radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintainspatient confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintainssafe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Adheresto infection-control policies and protocols.
• Completespreventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintainsdental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Obtains prior authorizations
• Scans
• Handles patient phone calls

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Dental Assistant diploma preferred; but will train
• X-Ray Certification required within 6 months of hire

Qualifications

Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 12 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.

Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance,dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.

Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.