Dental Assistant - Chairside & Radiography Expert

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Dental Assistant at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset in Somerset, PA. This full-time position supports dental care through chairside assistance, tool preparation, and patient record management.

Minimum qualifications include a Dental Assisting certificate or equivalent experience, RHS exam, and completion of the Elizabethtown training academy. CJIS background check is required; veterans may receive preference.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dental office or clinic.
• Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting certificate program.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must have successfully completed the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• Successful completion of the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS requirements.
• Veterans may receive preference per PA law.

Responsabilités

• Chairside support: Assist the dentist with procedures, chart findings, and manage tools and materials.
• Workspace preparation: Prepare and sterilize tools, mix solutions, and set up areas for dental procedures.
• Radiograph processing: Expose, label, and evaluate patient radiographs for diagnostic use.
• Impression work: Take impressions, pour casts, trim models, and evaluate final results.
• Record management: File, retrieve, and maintain dental records and reports according to policy.
• Patient guidance: Explain preventative care and post-procedural instructions clearly and respectfully

Connaissances

One year dental office experience

Formation

Dental Assisting certificate program

Description du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Dental Assistant at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset in Somerset, PA. This full-time position supports dental care through chairside assistance, tool preparation, and patient record management.

Minimum qualifications include a Dental Assisting certificate or equivalent experience, RHS exam, and completion of the Elizabethtown training academy. CJIS background check is required; veterans may receive preference.