Dental Assistant - Dental Medicine AGH - Pittsburgh - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Dental Assistant for its practice at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, experience in a dental setting, and a commitment to patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, handling instruments, and supporting dental residents, all within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass national DANB Radiation Health and Safety Exam within 30 days of hire.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• 1 year experience in a dental practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organization

Detail Oriented

Education

Graduate of a certified dental assistant program

Job description

Dental Assistant - Dental Medicine AGH - Pittsburgh - Full Time

If you enjoy working with a quality oriented and patient focused Dental Team, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!
Our dental practice is located at Allegheny General Hospital
We offer a competitive salary and great benefits - based on experience and training.
Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician interested in a career change are welcome to apply!

We are looking for a preferred professional with:
- Excellent Customer service and Communication Skills
- Very Organized and detail oriented
- Knowledge of dental procedures and instrument sterilization
Schedule: Monday - Friday - No Weekends, Evenings or Holidays

Some Responsibilities include:

- Assist the dentist chairside during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Assist dental faculty with patients treated in the OR
- Assist and support our General Dental Practice residents
- Handle Digital equipment and assist with general dentistry procedures.
- Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality
- Communicate effectively with patients, providing exceptional customer service.
- Support the dental team with administrative tasks such as scheduling and record-keeping, as needed

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists the dentist with procedures and prepares the patient and operatory for dental treatment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures. (25%)
• Prepares and explains the dental procedure to the patient. (10%)
• Assists the dentist chairside with all dental procedures. (50%)
• Takes and develops intraoral/panorex/cephlometric x-rays, impressions and fabricates custom fluoride/bleaching trays. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Must pass national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam within 30 days of hire. Incumbents hired prior to 12/12/2009 must have record with employer of passing the former Pennsylvania radiography exam.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Graduate of a certified dental assistant program preferred.
• 1 year experience in a dental practice/hospital setting preferred.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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