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The Family Practice & Counseling Network (FPCN) has exciting opportunities in our network of community health centers located in Philadelphia, PA. Join our interdisciplinary team of qualified & dedicated healthcare professionals that are nurtured with value-driven and trauma informed care principles.

Job Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT I (Multiple Openings)

Job #: FPCN-DA-ALL-032724i

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Setting: In Office

Status: Full-time

Salary: $17.60 to $24.50 (based on experience) comprehensive benefits (FT only)

Program Summary

The Family Practice & Counseling Network (FPCN) provides comprehensive primary care, dental and behavioral health services. We stand behind the belief that all people are entitled to accessible, comprehensive, quality, and affordable health care, and that care must be delivered in a culturally competent, trauma-informed and compassionate manner by caring for the whole person – mind, body & spirit. The network’s mission is to provide person-centered, integrated and comprehensive health services to individuals and families across their lifespan. The network promotes resiliency and well-being among patients, staff and surrounding communities.

The Network consists of three (3) federally qualified health centers (FQHC) in Philadelphia:

• Abbottsford Falls Family Practice & Counseling (Northwest Philly);
• Stephen & Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University (North Philly); and
• Health Annex (Southwest).

Today the FPCN serves more than 20,000 patients annually and is a NCQA certified Patient-Centered Medical Home and recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader for Behavioral Health.

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant (DA) ensures quality care by providing a variety of services including patient care, office support, laboratory duties, and chair-side assistance to Dentists during the examination. All DA’s are expected to uphold the network’s mission of trauma informed care.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Prepare patients for dental procedure/treatment.
• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment, including sterilization and delivery of such for the treatment area.
• Collects and records patient health information thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR) regarding all treatment plans and procedures completed.
• Print x-rays, periodontal and full mouth charting from EHR for insurance preauthorization and billing for treatment.
• Complete timely lab work to include the coordination of outgoing/incoming lab cases.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program
• X –Ray Certification

Required Experience:

• 3 years of Dental Assistant experience (preferred)

Required Qualifications:

• Current CPR Certification
• COVID Vaccinated
• Hep B Vaccination

READY TO APPLY!

• For consideration, email Resume and Salary Requirements to talentacquisition@fpcn.com.
• Be sure to include Job # and Job Title in the subject of your email.
• Applicants that meet the minimum requirements of this job will be contacted for next steps.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

Visa Sponsorship: FPCN does not provide H1B Visa Sponsorship. All candidates must be US Citizens and/or authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

Anti-Racist Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AJEDI): FPCN is committed to providing an environment that does not discriminate or disproportionately impact underrepresented and under-resourced communities within the FPCN network. The network’s AJEDI initiatives strive to make FPCN a more equitable and just organization by helping to foster a culturally competent, inclusive, and integrated workplace.

Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate: FPCN, a program in the City of Philadelphia, are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers per Philadelphia Department of Public Health. FPCN requires Healthcare Workers to be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means it has been two weeks since the final dose of vaccine. Thus, we require vaccination prior to start for all new hires. This currently does not include boosters.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.60 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person