Pediatric Dental Assistant Compassionate Chairside Support

Valley Health Partners; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health/dental/vision coverage options

Job summary

Valley Health Partners in Allentown, PA, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in a pediatric-focused care setting within the Community Health Center. Primary duties include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with exams and procedures while maintaining infection control.

You will also help with patient check-in/out, chairside support, and basic clerical tasks, with opportunities to work across multiple locations and on a mobile unit as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; postsecondary nondegree preferred.
• Successful completion of Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• One year dental assisting experience preferred.
• Experience in FQHC setting preferred.
• Willingness to work with pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and treatment.
• Maintain treatment rooms, lab, instruments and sterilize instruments.
• Assist with clerical duties including patient check in/out and supply orders.
• Provide chairside assistance and patient care for pediatric population.
• Float to other locations as needed.
• Document patient safety issues in the designated reporting system.
• Perform basic radiographic procedures with radiological exposure protection.
• Maintain infection control of instruments in sterilization room.
• Enter patient data in Electronic Medical Record.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Pediatric care

Radiography and digital radiology

Infection control

Patient communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Postsecondary nondegree award (preferred)

DANB RHS certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR software

Radiography equipment

Job description

Valley Health Partners in Allentown, PA, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in a pediatric-focused care setting within the Community Health Center. Primary duties include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with exams and procedures while maintaining infection control.

You will also help with patient check-in/out, chairside support, and basic clerical tasks, with opportunities to work across multiple locations and on a mobile unit as needed.