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Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown | Johnstown, PA
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Hourly Pay Based on Experience
Bring your chairside skills to a practice equipped with CEREC technology and an in-office lab! Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown is seeking a dependable, patient-focused Dental Assistant to help deliver excellent care and keep our clinical day running smoothly.
Our seven-operatory practice includes one dentist and four hygienists, offering opportunities to work closely with the clinical team and assist with a variety of dental treatments.
What We Offer
Consistent schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Hourly compensation based on experience.
ADC standard benefits package.
Modern technology, including CEREC and an in-office lab.
What You'll Do
Provide four-handed chairside assistance during exams, restorative procedures, extractions, root canals, and other treatments.
Prepare instruments, materials, equipment, and treatment rooms.
Take dental X-rays within your credentials and applicable state requirements.
Take impressions, digital scans, and intraoral photographs as directed.
Welcome patients, review medical histories as assigned, and help patients feel comfortable throughout treatment.
Reinforce patient education and post-operative instructions provided by the dentist.
Sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, and maintain sterilization records.
Keep clinical supplies stocked and work areas organized.
Follow infection-control, safety, and patient-confidentiality protocols.
What You'll Bring
Required: Pennsylvania dental radiography credential (PA X-ray certification).
Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
Strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
A dependable work ethic and attention to detail.
A caring approach that helps patients feel at ease.
Experience with digital scanning or CEREC is a plus.
Ready to join our team? Apply today with your resume-we'd love to learn more about you!