Dental Assistant - Conshohocken Dental Care - Conshohocken, PA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Conshohocken, PA

Job Description

Now is the time to join Conshohocken Dental Care. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, then apply today via indeed apply now.
Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Dental Assistant is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. Dental Assistant should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.
Responsibilities

The primary role of the Dental Assistant is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experienced by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

At least 3+ years of experience working as Dental Assistant
Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by state or good to have
Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift
No weekends

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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