Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Community Care Team

Ches Penn; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

100% Employer Paid Life and LTD

Generous Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) and Roth IRA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. The Expanded Function Dental Assistant supports the dentists at the health center by assisting with clinical care and patient education.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–2 years’ Expanded Function experience, PA state licensure, and current radiology certification. Join a multi-site team dedicated to patient-centered dental services and community health.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Years of Experience: One to two years’ experience as an expanded function dental assistant preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Pennsylvania State License required
• Current Certification for radiology is required

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and accompanies to and from waiting room
• Inquiries into reason for the patient’s visit
• Takes x-rays and dental impressions
• Assist dentist at chairside with examination
• Place restorations, sealants, etc.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in operatories
• Maintains equipment and orders supplies as needed
• Communicates appropriate information to the client professionally and accurately
• Understanding of policies and procedures of organization to relate to patients, when necessary
• Document care in patient record, obtains reviews and updates health histories
• Completes other duties as requested by supervisor

Skills

Chairside assistance

Restorations & sealants

Patient service

English communication

Basic computer skills

Pediatric patient care

Teamwork

Record documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. The Expanded Function Dental Assistant supports the dentists at the health center by assisting with clinical care and patient education.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–2 years’ Expanded Function experience, PA state licensure, and current radiology certification. Join a multi-site team dedicated to patient-centered dental services and community health.