Dental Assistant - Public Health Management Corporation - Pennsylvania, 19123

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Pennsylvania, 19123

Job Description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment. We will offer the Vaccine at no cost at one of our Health Centers.
Summary Job Description:
Under the supervision of a Dentist, the Dental Assistant supports the dentist in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.
Responsibilities:

Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
Prepares the operatory for the patient visit
Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed
Collects and records patient health histories
Drapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required supplies
Prepares dental materials, cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Takes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following radiation safety precautions
Assists with dental charting
Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies
Manages the patient during dental procedures
Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry
Place and contour amalgam and other restorative materials
perform coronal polishing
perform fluoride treatments, including fluoride varnish
Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom tray
Performs laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press forms
At the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient
Help manage the dental office’s infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirements
Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility
Performs, monitors, and records all sterilization activities
Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments
Routinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatories
Helps manage patient flow
Maintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessary
Track and verify invoices
Performs duties within the dental program as assigned

Skills:

Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines
Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet regulatory requirements
Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant. Experience in a community health environment serving uninsured or underinsured patients is preferred

Education:

High school diploma or GED
CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
National DANB Radiation and Safety exam Certificate of Completion
Certification in Dental Assisting

Work Environment:

Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most the day
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience
Grade 14

PHMC is and EOE and an E-Verify Employer

Experience Required

Certification in Dental Assisting
National DANB Radiation and Safety exam Certificate of Completion
CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Preferred

2 year(s): Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant. Experience in a community health environment serving uninsured or underinsured patients is preferred

Education Required

High School or better

Skills Preferred

Verbal Communication
Attention to Detail

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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