Lead Dental Assistant - NEPA associates LLC - Hazle Township, PA

Permanent Dentist Job

Hazle Township, PA

Job Description

Dental Assistant
REPORTS TO
ER Managing Clinical Director (MCD) and/or Associate Dentists
KEY PARTNERSHIPS

Dental Hygienist Office Manager (OM)
Lab Technician Patient Service Representative (PSR) * Director of Orthodontic Operations Support Territory Manager of Hygiene SupportPURPOSE**

Dental Assistants partner with the office team to provide superior clinical support services to help patients get the care they need, today.
Dental Assistant provide general support duties including office housekeeping, equipment maintenance and sterilization, room preparation and breakdown. The Dental Assistant supports Doctors and Hygienists in maintaining clinical operatories to provide a caring, safe and secure environment for patient care.
CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Effective Teams—Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; fosters open dialogue; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
Customer Focus—Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Drive for Results—Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Ethics and Values—Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values.
Managing Vision and Purpose—Is optimistic; can inspire and motivate vision and sense of core purpose.

DENTAL ASSISTANT COMPETENCIES

Impact—Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect; showing an air of confidence.
Initiating Action—Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Planning and Organizing—Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Positive Disposition—Demonstrating a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations; providing an uplifting outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present.
Quality Orientation—Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Breaks down and supports the setup of operatory rooms for Doctors and Hygienists
Completes sterilization processes for equipment and operatory
Follows maintenance schedules for the processor, autoclave, compressor on a weekly basis

Dental Assistant

Procedure tray set-ups
Learns how to chart patients for Doctors
Begins to execute patient handoffs
Follows OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including compliance with HIPPA guidelines
Completes CPR training, X-rays and other required certifications and registrations
Maintains and updates annual CE requirement as specified by state

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
Job Related/Industry Experience: None, but certified DA training a plus
State Requirements where specified
Physical Requirement: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems

11/1/18
Dental Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Hazle Township, PA 18202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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