Dental Assistant

To provide quality dental care and associated services to patients by assisting dentists, dental hygienists, and other staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Affect the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information, including taking and processing of x-rays.

* Provides direct patient care and dental services as trained and assigned. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
* Assists the Dentist/Hygienist chair side by organizing and preparing instruments for use.
* Assists the Dentist/Hygienist chair side throughout the dental procedure(s) as necessary.
* Completes all necessary radiographs and oral camera pictures each appointment.
* Documents dental/medical history, chief complaint, and all necessary diagnostic data in the patient chart.
* Documents referrals to specialists and helps ensure follow up on results.
* Assists with or initiates emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
* Responsible for making impressions for bleaching trays, study models, etc. when requested.
* Performs Blood Pressure Monitoring at each appointment.
* Performs HBA1C point of care testing for diabetic patients when indicated.
* Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
* Educates patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
* Responsible for preparing and maintaining dental instruments, materials and equipment.
* Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
* Interacts positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
* Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
* Completes and maintains patient records and related administrative documentation.
* Utilizes the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections.
* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setups and materials.
* Responsible for the orderly appearance of the dental/hygiene operatories.
* Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are always on hand.
* Responsible for proper maintenance of dental operatories each day.
* In cooperation with the Patient Access Specialists, responsible for filling and maintaining an efficient and effective Dental Schedule.
* Expected to steward an integrated practice methodology within a primary care setting.
* Carries out other duties as assigned within the realm of the hygiene profession.

Education & Experience Requirements:

EDUCATION :

* High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a dental assistant program as may be required by the state of Pennsylvania.
* Current Radiation Safety Certificate and/or successful completion of a radiation safety course.
Current CPR Certification.
Certification in Office Practice or enrollment in such a program is desired.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation Range:

$35,000 – $50,000

Benefits:

MCHC pays 100% of the employee premium for UPMC Medical

Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA (deductibles are paid for by Metro)

United Concordia dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life insurance ($100,000.00)

VBA vision coverage is offered as voluntary coverage that paid for by the employee

2 weeks of paid parental leave

20 days (4 weeks) of PTO for your 1st two years

12 paid holidays

401k with a 4% match

40 hours CME

Choice of a $500 bonus or a $500 deposit to your 401k

CPR and Fingerprints paid for at onboarding

Work from home options

60-minute lunch (30 minutes paid)

Annual raise

Identity theft protection (LifeLock)

Pet Insurance

Paid when helping with events (It might be time and a half)

Parking and Mileage reimbursement

$$ Drawing for each event you help with

$1 Differential (Plus time and a half)

$35 Wi-Fi for work from home staff

Discounted memberships to over 11,500 gyms

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Income Guarantee, Continuing Medical Education, Retirement Package, Cost of Living

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