Dental Assistant #78254

AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing; Collegeville (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing is seeking Dental Assistants at a correctional facility in Collegeville, PA. The ideal candidates will provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, support the facility's dentist, and manage patient records while ensuring compliance with established regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a dental office or clinic required.
• Certified to perform X-rays.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare dental tools and ensure sterilization.
• Educate patients on preventative care and post-procedural instructions.

Skills

Dental Assistance

Radiography Certification

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Adelphi is seeking Dental Assistants to deliver both routine and emergency dental services at a correctional facility in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidates will support the facility’s dentist and ensure all services are delivered in accordance with established regulations.

Job Quick Facts:

• ID: BD-948-01
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Dental Assistant
• Location: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Facility Type: Correctional facility
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3pm
• Rate: $19/hr

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
• 1 year of experience in a dental office or clinic.
• Must be certified to take X-rays.

Responsibilities:

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Chart findings under the direction of the dentist.
• Prepare dental tools, equipment, and workspaces; ensure sterilization of tools.
• Perform suction, retraction, irrigation, and drying during procedures.
• Expose and process radiographs; mount, label, and evaluate for diagnostic quality.
• Take impressions of teeth for study models, casts, and appliances; pour and trim casts.
• Manage appointment schedules and maintain call lists.
• File, retrieve, and maintain dental records in compliance with policies.
• Prepare laboratory documentation, prescriptions, and dental referrals.
• Educate patients on preventative and post-procedural care.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the supervising dentist.