Dental Assistant

Neighborhood Health Centers of Lehigh Valley; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. This full-time position involves assisting dentists with a variety of tasks, including direct patient care, sterilization, and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in dental assisting, and a passion for serving the community. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of dental assistant program or 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient care and office duties.
• Prepare patients and manage patient information efficiently.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Bi-lingual in English/Spanish

CPR Certification

Child Abuse Recognition Training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dental Assistant Licensing Program

Certification in Office Practice

Job description

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant provides quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The Dental Assistant affects the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information, direct patient care, sterilization, accurate chart documentation, and taking digital x-rays. This summary does not reflect the full job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing program or 2+ years of dental assisting experience.
3. Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred.
4. Successful completion of DANB exam - Radiation and Health Safety Examination for PA X-ray license (must complete within 6 months of hire).
5. Certification in office practice or enrollment in such a program is desired.
6. CPR certified.
7. Completion of 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
8. PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal and FBI Clearances.

If you have the experience listed above and are interested in working for a great agency while serving the community, NHCLV might be the right fit for you!