Dental Assistant I

Family First Health; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1500

Three weeks vacation

Sick leave 9 days

Personal days

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Family First Health is seeking Dental Assistants for our Hanover/Gettysburg locations. The role involves assisting dental clinicians, preparing rooms, taking radiographs, and maintaining patient records in a fast-paced practice.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited dental assisting background, PA x-ray certification (or ability to obtain), CPR and Narcan where required, and excellent patient service and organizational skills. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program or current enrollment in an accredited program.
• Current PA state x-ray certification or ability to obtain within designated time.
• Current CPR and Narcan certification.
• Customer-service oriented with focus on patient care and outcomes.
• Proficient keyboarding and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for treatment and sanitize after procedures.
• Assist provider during treatment using four-handed dentistry.
• Take and develop radiographs; pour and trim impressions.
• Review medical history, obtain vitals, and document patient information.
• Maintain charts and provide post-operative instructions.

Skills

Customer service

Keyboarding

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Dental assisting program

Job description

Family First Health is seeking Dental Assistants for our Hanover/Gettysburg locations. These positions will have a responsibility to both offices and would split days as needed. As a Dental Assistant at Family First Health, you should have a positive and outgoing personality, excellent patient care skills, and strong organizational skills. A qualified clinical staff member should have: Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Ability to build relationships with patients Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs X-ray certification Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plusThis position is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific dental team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy dental services and care. The Dental Assistant position will play a large role in that. If this sounds a like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.Employee Benefits$1500 Accrued Sign-on Bonus3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per year9 Days of Accrued Paid Sick Leave Time per year4 Personal Days per yearNo Late Evenings or Weekend HoursPaid Time Off on HolidaysHealth, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansShort/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanTuition Reimbursement OpportunitiesAttention to work-life balanceOpportunity for growth and advancementAnd More!ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares rooms for treatment and sanitizes after treatment according to established protocol.Performs all sterilization functions such as, routine equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps and cleaning suction lines.Performs suction during procedures, assists dental provider during treatment using four handed dentistry approach.Takes and develops radiographs and takes, pours and trims impressions.Tracks and prepares dental lab cases for transport.Reviewing medical history and obtains vitals and consent forms when applicable, informs dental provider of information given by the patient or questions asked by the patient.Maintains charts, performs charting during exams.Provides post-operative instructions to patients as directed by the dental provider as required.Escorts patient from waiting room to dental chair.Performs all other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESGraduation from an accredited dental assisting program, current participation in an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience/training.Current PA State x-ray certification or ability to obtain a PA State x-ray certification within a designated period of timeCurrent CPR and Narcan CertificationCustomer service oriented – ability to focus on patient care and outcomesProficient keyboarding skillsAbility to critically think which means the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe; understand logical connections between ideas; and identify, construct, and evaluate argumentsAbility to set positive examples for team members through exceptional work performance including adherence to company policies and processes.Ability to work in and respond to a demanding environmentAbility to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detailAbility to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasksAbility to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writingAbility to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework.Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and valuesAbility to maintain required clearances and licensurePHYSICAL DEMANDSMental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Dental Assistant position such as:Prolonged periods of standing/walkingFinger dexterity-ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objectsFrequent flexing or rotating wristsConstant exposure to disease, infection, blood, bodily fluids, and close contact with others.Constant varying and unpredictable situations.Must wear common PPE/Safety Equipment (appropriate shoes, glasses, gloves, gowns, etc.)Frequent lifting of supplies and equipmentOccasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.Requires correct vision and hearing to normal rangePossible travel between work sites and Outreach events with exposure to weather conditionsOccasional sedentary work.