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Dental Assistant I

Family First Health

1275 York Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Competitive Compensation

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Job Description

Family First Health is seeking Dental Assistants for our Hanover/Gettysburg locations. These positions will have a responsibility to both offices and would split days as needed. As a Dental Assistant at Family First Health, you should have a positive and outgoing personality, excellent patient care skills, and strong organizational skills. A qualified clinical staff member should have: Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Ability to build relationships with patients Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs X-ray certification Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus

This position is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific dental team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy dental services and care. The Dental Assistant position will play a large role in that. If this sounds a like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

$1500 Accrued Sign-on Bonus

3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per year

9 Days of Accrued Paid Sick Leave Time per year

4 Personal Days per year

No Late Evenings or Weekend Hours

Paid Time Off on Holidays

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Attention to work-life balance

Opportunity for growth and advancement

And More!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares rooms for treatment and sanitizes after treatment according to established protocol.

Performs all sterilization functions such as, routine equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps and cleaning suction lines.

Performs suction during procedures, assists dental provider during treatment using four handed dentistry approach.

Takes and develops radiographs and takes, pours and trims impressions.

Tracks and prepares dental lab cases for transport.

Reviewing medical history and obtains vitals and consent forms when applicable, informs dental provider of information given by the patient or questions asked by the patient.

Maintains charts, performs charting during exams.

Provides post-operative instructions to patients as directed by the dental provider as required.

Escorts patient from waiting room to dental chair.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program, current participation in an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience/training.

Current PA State x-ray certification or ability to obtain a PA State x-ray certification within a designated period of time

Current CPR and Narcan Certification

Customer service oriented – ability to focus on patient care and outcomes

Proficient keyboarding skills

Ability to critically think which means the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe; understand logical connections between ideas; and identify, construct, and evaluate arguments

Ability to set positive examples for team members through exceptional work performance including adherence to company policies and processes.

Ability to work in and respond to a demanding environment

Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.

Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail

Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Ability to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework.

Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values

Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Dental Assistant position such as:

Prolonged periods of standing/walking

Finger dexterity-ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

Frequent flexing or rotating wrists

Constant exposure to disease, infection, blood, bodily fluids, and close contact with others.

Constant varying and unpredictable situations.

Must wear common PPE/Safety Equipment (appropriate shoes, glasses, gloves, gowns, etc.)

Frequent lifting of supplies and equipment

Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.

Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range

Possible travel between work sites and Outreach events with exposure to weather conditions

Occasional sedentary work.

About Family First Health

Family First Health is a recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home providing team-based care with a focus on wellness and prevention. They offer a full range of services for patients and integrate behavioral health and substance use services into medical visits to improve overall health outcomes.

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