Dental Assistant: Fast-Paced Practice, Growth & Benefits

HYNDMAN AREA HEALTH CENTER, INC.; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

HYNDMAN AREA HEALTH CENTER, INC. in Bedford County, PA is seeking a full-time or part-time dental assistant to support providers and deliver quality patient care.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, efficient chairside procedures, infection control, and accurate imaging. The ideal candidate will have X-ray certification and prefer an Associate degree with two years of experience. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be X-ray certified or able to obtain certification upon hire.
• Associate degree in Dental Assisting is preferred.
• Two years of dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply sterilization, bio-hazard, and infection control procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and tray setups.
• Perform chairside procedures efficiently to support providers.
• Direct patient flow through teamwork and clear communication.
• Carry out necessary lab procedures and sterilize lab cases.
• Take panoramic, periapical, and bitewing images.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Chairside assistance

Lab procedures

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Dental Assisting

2 years’ experience in dental assisting

X-ray certification

Job description

HYNDMAN AREA HEALTH CENTER, INC. in Bedford County, PA is seeking a full-time or part-time dental assistant to support providers and deliver quality patient care.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, efficient chairside procedures, infection control, and accurate imaging. The ideal candidate will have X-ray certification and prefer an Associate degree with two years of experience. Competitive benefits are offered.