Dental Assistant

Freeland Health Center, Freeland, PA
Full-time - Monday thru Friday. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Full benefits. No weekends or late nights.

Part-time - Flexible hours
We are looking for a dental assistant at a family practice dental office who will make the office more efficient, provide quality health care, and customer service to our patients. The Dental Assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Must be Xray certified.

Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office.

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations.

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.

Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
X-ray Certification
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset
Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
403(b)
AD&D insurance
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Family leave
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
Life insurance
Malpractice insurance
Paid jury duty
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Prescription drug insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience in Dentrix?

We do mandatory drug testing Yes No
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person