Dental Assistant (must be X-ray certified)

Responsibilities

- Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures

- Assist dentists during dental procedures

- Take and develop dental x-rays

- Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures

- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care

- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment

- Perform dental charting and maintain accurate patient records

- Schedule patient appointments and manage patient flow

- Assist with front office tasks as needed

Skills

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:

- Strong knowledge of infection control protocols and practices

- Proficiency in taking and developing dental x-rays, certification required

- Solid understanding of dental anatomy and terminology

- Familiarity with medical imaging software and equipment

- Ability to accurately document medical information using Denticon or similar software

- Knowledge of medical coding for dental procedures

- Proficient in maintaining aseptic technique during procedures

- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality

Must have at least one year of experience in assistant experience in general dentistry and a valid Radiology license for the state of PA. We are seeking only reliable, friendly and flexible people who want to be a part of a great team!

Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm