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Job Title : Dental Assistant Temporary to Permanent Monday-Tuesday, Thursday, 7 : 30 am to 5 pm and Fridays 7 : 30 am to 12 : 30 pm
Location : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pay Ranges : Up to $25 per hour
Job Summary : Under the supervision of a Dentist, the Dental Assistant supports the dentist in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.
Benefits :
Health insurance, vision, and dental.
All federal holidays off.
Paid time off including vacation / personal / sick time totals about 3 weeks / year.
Retirement account 401k.
Job Responsibilities Include :
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
Prepares the operatory for the patient visit
Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed
Collects and records patient health histories
Drapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required supplies
Prepares dental materials, cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Takes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following radiation safety precautions
Assists with dental charting
Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies
Manages the patient during dental procedures
Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry
Place and contour amalgam and other restorative materials
Perform coronal polishing
Perform fluoride treatments, including fluoride varnish
Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom tray
Performs laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press forms
At the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient
Help manage the dental office’s infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirements
Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility
Performs, monitors, and records all sterilization activities
Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments
Helps manage patient flow
Maintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessary
Track and verify invoices
Performs duties within the dental program as assigned
Requirements :
Education- High school diploma or GED.
Experience- Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant. Experience in a community health environment serving uninsured or underinsured patients is preferred.
Skills-Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet regulatory requirements. Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.
Work Environment-Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and / or loud noises.
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and / or walking for most of the day.
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
Last updated : 2024-02-25
Full Time
Business Services
$44k-54k (estimate)
02/28/2024
04/11/2024
hirequest.com
GRIFFITH, IN
1,000 - 3,000
2002
JACK WHEATLEY
<$5M
Business Services
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