Dental Assistant - Dental Program

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

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:7:00am - 5:30pm M-Th
Recruiter Contact:Nicholas Wine [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provides chairside, four-handed dental assistance to Dentist in all aspects of dental care, including hands-on patient care, instrument preparation, ordering and stocking supplies, taking x-rays, charting and documentation, and cleaning and sterilization of dental equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant training program required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working at a dental practice required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• EFDA (Expanded Functional Dental Assistant) license, including radiation license preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.