Dental Assistant: Chairside & Radiology Support

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our Muhlenberg department. The role involves assisting dentists, preparing rooms and equipment, and performing radiographs with attention to infection control.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years of dental assisting experience, and CDA certification or equivalent training. This is a full-time, on-site position in Bethlehem.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3 years or more of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental radiology and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Maintains treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment.
• Performs basic dental radiographic procedures and ensures patient protection.
• Provides chairside assistance and assists in the operating room for dental cases.
• Performs sterilization of instruments and lab duties as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiology

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDA - Certified Dental Assistant - PA

Dental assisting certificate

Tools

EPIC EHR

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our Muhlenberg department. The role involves assisting dentists, preparing rooms and equipment, and performing radiographs with attention to infection control.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years of dental assisting experience, and CDA certification or equivalent training. This is a full-time, on-site position in Bethlehem.