Dental Assistant/EFDA - Smiles on Trindle Dental Care - Mechanicsburg, PA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Mechanicsburg, PA

Job Description

Smiles on Trindle is looking to hire a full time dental assistant. This person will work with our doctors and hygienists to maintain a streamlined dual patient schedule and assist doctors in day to day tasks. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the hygienists and doctors shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. ***We are willing to train and assist in x-ray certification, but this must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Assist with doctors and hygienist day to day tasks
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Chart treatment and appointment specific chart notes
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Take quality x-rays
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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