Oral Surgery Dental Assistant – Chairside & X-ray Pro

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures and prepare the patient and operatory for treatment. You will organize the operatory, handle tray setup, and explain procedures to patients.

You’ll also assist chairside with procedures and perform radiographs, impressions, and fabricate trays as needed, while adhering to HIPAA and safety standards. The role requires prior dental assisting education and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified dental assistant program preferred.
• 1 year experience in a dental practice/hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures. (25%)
• Prepares and explains the dental procedure to the patient. (10%)
• Assists the dentist chairside with all dental procedures. (50%)
• Takes and develops intraoral/panorex/cephlometric x-rays, impressions and fabricates custom fluoride/bleaching trays. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Chairside Assistance

X-ray Imaging

Patient Preparation

Clinical Instrument Prep

Education

Certified Dental Assistant Program

CPR - American Heart Association

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures and prepare the patient and operatory for treatment. You will organize the operatory, handle tray setup, and explain procedures to patients.

You’ll also assist chairside with procedures and perform radiographs, impressions, and fabricate trays as needed, while adhering to HIPAA and safety standards. The role requires prior dental assisting education and CPR certification.