Dental Assistant I

Keystone Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for EFDA education paid for by Keystone

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Job summary

Keystone Health, located in Chambersburg, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join their dedicated team at Keystone Dental Care. The position involves assisting dentists and hygienists, preparing instruments, capturing radiographs, and providing patient education on oral hygiene. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with one year’s experience or completion of dental assisting school. Keystone Health offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and will pay for EFDA education upon program completion.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• One year’s experience as a dental assistant or completion of dental assisting school required.
• Certification in Dental Radiology in the state of Pennsylvania is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and hygienists with procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Capture radiographs during dental procedures.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients.
• Maintain patient records and ensure tidiness of treatment areas.

Skills

Assisting dentist and hygienists

Preparation and sterilization of instruments

Capturing radiographs

Oral hygiene instruction

Patient record maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate or GED

Dental assisting school (1 year)

Tools

Dental radiology certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Dental Assistant I page is loaded## Dental Assistant Ilocations: Chambersburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100152At Keystone Health, we aspire for you to feel empowered and fulfilled as you work towards our shared mission of delivering heartfelt care. Earn a living where your heart truly belongs.**Keystone Dental Care****Dental Assistant****Full Time****Work Schedule:**Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:15-4:30pm Tuesday 7:15-6:00pm Friday 7:15-12:30Keystone Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join the team.At Keystone Dental Care, we are dedicated to providing access and good oral health to patients, with a focus on prevention.In addition to a rewarding job, competitive salary, and generous benefits, Keystone Health is offering an opportunity for the Dental Assistant to further their education to become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. Keystone will pay for your EFDA education upon completing the program!Responsibilities of the Dental Assistant include: assisting the dentist and hygienists with procedures, preparation and sterilization of instruments/equipment, capturing radiographs, providing knowledge of oral hygiene instruction/education to patients, maintaining patient records, inventory, ensuring tidiness of treatment areas, maintaining patient flow, reception, and assisting the rest of the dental team in expediting patient care whenever possible, while performing other duties as assigned.**Qualifications:**High school graduate or GED required.One year’s experience as a dental assistant or one year of dental assisting school required.**Certifications:**Certification in Dental Radiology in the state of Pennsylvania. Valid CPR Certification.Keystone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer