Dental Assistant I

Family First Health; New Hanover, Gettysburg (PA, Adams County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1500

Paid vacation 3 weeks

Paid sick leave 9 days

Personal days 4

No late evenings or weekends

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance focus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Family First Health is seeking a Dental Assistant for our Hanover and Gettysburg locations. The role involves assisting with dental procedures, taking radiographs, and ensuring patient comfort across two offices with travel between sites up to 50%.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited dental assisting program, PA x-ray certification, CPR and Narcan training, and strong patient-care skills. This is a full-time position with growth opportunities within a supportive dental team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program or current participation in one.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares rooms for treatment and sanitizes after treatment.
• Performs sterilization functions and maintains equipment.
• Assists dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry.
• Takes and develops radiographs and impressions.
• Tracks and prepares dental lab cases for transport.
• Reviews medical history, takes vitals, and informs provider of patient information.
• Maintains and charts during exams; provides post-operative instructions.
• Escorts patient from waiting room to chair; handles other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Patient care skills

Relationship building

Computer proficiency

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HANOVER CENTER - HANOVER, PA 17331

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

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 plus

This 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 Bonus
• 3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per year
• 9 Days of Accrued Paid Sick Leave Time per year
• 4 Personal Days per year
• No Late Evenings or Weekend Hours
• Paid Time Off on Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Attention to work-life balance
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• And More!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares 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/ABILITIES

• Graduation 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 time
• Current CPR and Narcan Certification
• Customer service oriented – ability to focus on patient care and outcomes
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Ability 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 arguments
• Ability 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 environment
• Ability 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 detail
• Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks
• Ability 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 writing
• Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values
• Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/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/walking
• Finger dexterity-ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Frequent flexing or rotating wrists
• Constant 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 equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.
• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range
• Possible travel between work sites and Outreach events with exposure to weather conditions
• Occasional sedentary work.