OHIP - Dental Assistant

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Job summary

DOCS Health is hiring a Dental Assistant for our School-Based Dental Program in the Philadelphia area. You will support patient preparation, radiography, and four-handed dentistry in a school setting, ensuring efficient, safe care for children from ages 5 to 18.

The role emphasizes working with children, maintaining a friendly and caring approach, and coordinating with the district and school staff to deliver high-quality dental services during the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Dental Assistant with x-Ray Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up and breakdown of treatment room.
• Prepare patient, instruments, and materials.
• Sterilization of all equipment.
• Take/process x-Rays using digital Radiography equipment.
• Assist in 4-handed dentistry.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Education

Certified or Registered Dental Assistant with x-Ray Certification

Two years of chair-side experience preferred

Able to work with portable/mobile equipment

Familiarity with computers and dental software

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Able to work well with children

Passionate, friendly and caring

Prior Pediatric Dentistry experience preferred

Tools

Dental software

Portable/mobile equipment

Job description

Description

We are health care innovators, problem solvers, and bridge builders for better health. DOCS Health delivers comprehensive direct and on-location comprehensive health services across many sectors. Improving health outcomes for schools, the military, government agencies, correctional facilities and corporations around the world is our mission. We provide solutions that remove barriers, add value, and provide access to high-quality care.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are health care innovators, problem solvers, and bridge builders for better health. DOCS Health delivers comprehensive direct and on-location comprehensive health services across many sectors. Improving health outcomes for schools, the military, government agencies, correctional facilities and corporations around the world is our mission. We provide solutions that remove barriers, add value, and provide access to high-quality care.

We are seeking Dental Assistants who are passionate about working with children to be a part of our School Based Dental Program in the Philadelphia School District. Our program provides preventative and comprehensive dental care to children ages 5 to 18, in a safe and familiar environment. Services include oral health education, routine exams and cleanings, dental fillings, sealants, and fluoride treatments.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those who enjoy working with children and would like to positively impact them in learning about good oral health. Together, with the support of parents, caregivers, district and school personnel, we deliver great smiles that lead to great futures!

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up and breakdown of treatment room.
• Prepare patient, instruments, and materials.
• Sterilization of all equipment.
• Take/process x-Rays using digital Radiography equipment.
• Assist in 4-handed dentistry.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Dental Assistant with x-Ray Certification
• Two (2) years of experience working chair side preferred
• Able to work with portable/mobile equipment
• Familiarity with computers and dental software
• Valid driver’s license, reliable/own transportation, and willingness to travel locally
• Able to work well with children
• Passionate, friendly, and caring individual
• Prior Pediatric Dentistry experience preferred

Additional Information

• Consistent and dynamic team of a Dentist, a Dental Assistant, and a Dental Hygienist.
• Work hours consistent with school calendar.
• No weekends.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and 401K benefits available.

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

Salary Description

$20.00-$25.00/ hour