Dental Assistant: Radiography & Chairside Support

North Side Christian Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Side Christian Health Center in Pittsburgh seeks a Certified Dental Assistant to provide four-handed chair-side support, radiographs, lab work, and sterilization under direct supervision. The role includes documentation in EMR, patient comfort, and equipment maintenance.

The position requires BCLS, Radiology, OSHA/HIPAA certifications, and active state-required clearances, with flexibility for evenings/weekends and commitment to confidential care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion or enrollment in a Dental Assistant program.
• Current knowledge and practice experience in dental assisting.
• Must be able to bend, stretch and lift items up to 20 lbs.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current Radiology certification.
• Current OSHA/HIPAA certification.
• Proficiency in dental software (Dentrix, Open Dental, eClinical Works, Dexis).
• Act 33 with renewal; Act 34 with renewal; Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
• Annual influenza vaccine.

Responsibilities

• Performs four-handed chair-side assistance to treating dentist under direct supervision.
• Performs dental radiography—intra-oral and panoramic images.
• Prepares dental laboratory models, trays, temporaries for bridgework and crowns.
• Sterilizes and disinfects dental instruments and equipment.
• Prepares procedural trays/armamentaria set-ups.
• Reviews and records patient medical histories for dentist's reference.
• Takes and records patient's blood pressure.
• Makes patient feel comfortable before and during treatment.
• Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR.
• Completes laboratory authorization forms and maintains record of dental laboratory cases.
• Mixes dental materials.
• Places and removes retraction cord.
• Takes preliminary impressions.
• Applies topical anesthetic in area of injection site.
• Places post-extraction dressings.
• Provides pre- and post- operative instruction for patients.
• Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment.
• Consistently practices universal precautions.
• Orders dental supplies and materials.
• Manages proper disposal and removal of waste in dental clinic.
• Recognizes and responds to basic medical emergencies.
• Participate in dental huddle meetings to communicate and coordinate patient needs with the entire care team.
• Communicates treatment recommendations with dental front desk.
• Provides back-up for dental co-workers when needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer or Dentist(s).

Skills

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Self-direction

Confidentiality

Public health orientation

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant program completed or enrolled

Current BCLS certification

Current Radiology certification

Current OSHA/HIPPA certification

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Annual influenza vaccine

Tools

Dentrix

Open Dental

eClinical Works

Dexis

Job description

North Side Christian Health Center in Pittsburgh seeks a Certified Dental Assistant to provide four-handed chair-side support, radiographs, lab work, and sterilization under direct supervision. The role includes documentation in EMR, patient comfort, and equipment maintenance.

The position requires BCLS, Radiology, OSHA/HIPAA certifications, and active state-required clearances, with flexibility for evenings/weekends and commitment to confidential care.