Dental Assistant — Chairside X-ray, EFDA Path + Tuition Perks

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Total Rewards

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is hiring a Dental Assistant who provides chairside, four-handed support to the Dentist, handles instrument prep, takes x-rays, documents patient records, and ensures proper sterilization and supply stocking. Work type is full-time, day shift from 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Thursday.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a dental assistant training program, and at least one year of dental office

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant training program is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a dental practice is required.
• EFDA license and radiation license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside, four-handed dental assistance to Dentist.
• Assist in hands-on patient care, instrument preparation, and sterilization.
• Take X-rays and chart/document patient information.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dental assistant training program

EFDA license (preferred)

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is hiring a Dental Assistant who provides chairside, four-handed support to the Dentist, handles instrument prep, takes x-rays, documents patient records, and ensures proper sterilization and supply stocking. Work type is full-time, day shift from 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Thursday.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a dental assistant training program, and at least one year of dental office