Dental Assistant - NorthEastern Dentistry - Philadelphia, PA

Multi Location Dental group is looking for a Full time\Part Time Dental Assistants.
We are a multi-location dental group in greater Philadelphia area. We are currently looking for Dental Assistants to join our team.
Job Description

Prepares treatment room for patient by following the day sheet treatment plan.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patients.
Sterilizes and prepares instruments, equipment, and materials at the chair-side for dentist’s access.
Takes radiographs and mounts to the chart using digital radiography procedures and equipment.
Performs pediatric prophylaxis including providing patients and parent with oral hygiene instruction and demonstration.
Assists in dental emergencies that occur in the clinic by preparing treatment room, and ensuring accessibility of instruments, equipment and materials during procedures. Anticipates instruments needed by dentists throughout the procedure and ensures timely access of instruments.
Updates patient health history, patient chart and other patient documentation.
Complies with OSHA regulations, infection control protocols, CHCO patient safety policies, Joint Commission regulations, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and QSRS filing.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and completing training on new equipment.
Monitors dental supply inventory and reports supply needs to appropriate staff member.
Actively participates in daily huddle

Compensation: Depends on experience
Work Location: Philadelphia, PA
Employment type: Full-time
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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