Expanded Function Dental Assistant - City Impact & Growth

Southern Arkansas University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A public university is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide technical work in dental health clinics. Responsibilities include assisting dentists and hygienists, performing preventive and restorative treatments under supervision. Ideal candidates should have a high school education and relevant dental assisting training. This role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Completion Certification program of at least 200 hours in restorative functions.
• Training of at least 75 hours in expanded functions dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists during examinations and treatments.
• Provide direct technical dental treatment to patients.

Education

Completion of a formal expanded function dental assistant training program

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Job description

A public university is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide technical work in dental health clinics. Responsibilities include assisting dentists and hygienists, performing preventive and restorative treatments under supervision. Ideal candidates should have a high school education and relevant dental assisting training. This role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.