Dental Assistant - Outpatient Dental - Full-Time Days 37.5 hrs/weekly - Jefferson-Einstein

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide chair-side assistance across various residency programs. This role involves working with a diverse patient population, ensuring high-quality care and support for dental practitioners. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, complete an accredited dental assistant program, and have prior dental assisting experience. Join a nationally ranked institution committed to reimagining healthcare and higher education, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient care and professional education.

Qualifications

• At least six months of previous dental assisting experience is required.
• Preference is given to Certified Dental Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance for dental practitioners in various residency programs.
• Demonstrates understanding of functional and developmental ages of patients.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Radiology Procedures

BLS CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Job Details

Provides chair-side assistance for dental practitioners in all residency programs (general practice, endodontic, and orthodontic), private practices, and oral surgery. This position requires providing services to patients across a broad age range, from pediatrics to older adults (0-65+), demonstrating an understanding of their functional and developmental ages.

Job Description

Requirements include a High School Diploma and completion of an accredited dental assistant program. At least six months of previous dental assisting experience is required.

Certifications needed include: State certification in radiology procedures. BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required. Preference is given to Certified Dental Assistants.

Work Shift

Rotating shifts (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Jefferson

Jefferson, located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is a nationally ranked institution committed to reimagining healthcare and higher education. With over 65,000 staff, Jefferson provides high-quality, compassionate clinical care, educates future professionals, and advances research. It includes Thomas Jefferson University, home to Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering, and Commerce, offering over 200 programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health is one of the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems nationwide, operating 32 hospitals and over 700 outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans offers health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 35 years.

Jefferson is dedicated to providing equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, or any other protected group.