Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery - AGH - FT

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Dental Assistant in Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will assist the dentist during procedures, prepare the operatory, and explain treatments to patients. Required qualifications include passing the national Radiation Health and Safety Exam, CPR certification, and background clearances. Preferred qualifications include a dental assistant program and experience in a dental practice or hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety Exam within 30 days of hire.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Must have various background clearance certificates.

Responsibilities

• Organize the operatory and prepare instruments for procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and assist dentists during treatment.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and impressions.

Skills

Assisting with dental procedures

Radiation Health and Safety knowledge

CPR Certification

Child Abuse Clearance

Education

Certification in Dental Assisting

Job description

General Overview

Assists the dentist with procedures and prepares the patient and operatory for dental treatment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures.
• Prepares and explains the dental procedure to the patient.
• Assists the dentist chairside with all dental procedures.
• Takes and develops intraoral, panoramic, and cephalometric x-rays, impressions, and fabricates custom fluoride and bleaching trays.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must pass national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam within 30 days of hire or possess a record of passing the former Pennsylvania-specific radiology exam if qualified prior to 12/12/2009.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified dental assistant program preferred.
• 1 year experience in a dental practice or hospital setting preferred.

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