Dental Assistant | Full-time

UPMC • Port Allegany, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this person performs duties associated with the delivery of clinical dental care. Interacts favorably with patients, parents, co-workers, supervisors, dentists, and other Hospital staff in a dignified manner so that the Department's operations are orderly, efficient and consistent with Hospital decorum and high standards of professionalism.
Schedule:
Full-time | Dayshift
7:00 am - 3:30 pm (5x 8hr shifts) OR 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (4x 10hr shifts)
No Weekends or Major Holidays

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental Radiology Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

• Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.
• Assist in the clinic and hospital OR and Satellite locations including proper room set up, chair side assisting and clean up in accordance with hospital and clinic standards.
• Take and pour study model impressions, trim and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories
• Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.
• Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents
• Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist.
• Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients.
• Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four handed dental assisting techniques.
• Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees