Dental Assistant (63001)

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•Lancaster, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Union Community Care (UCC), our purpose is to foster whole health, enabling individuals to live their fullest lives. We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that respects each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, empowering them to make health-conscious choices. We address disease and also focus on the root causes of social issues to achieve true health equity. By listening and learning from our patients, we break down barriers to care, connecting with communities as neighbors and trusted healthcare providers.

Requirements

Pennsylvania Dental Radiology Certification; recertified every four (4) years
CPR Certified; recertified every two (2) years
Child Abuse Clearance; re-checked every two (2) years
Attends fraud, waste, abuse and cultural competency classes every year
Knowledge and familiarity with dental and medical terminology
Knowledge and use of dental software
English proficiency required

Responsibilities

Welcomes and prepares patients for dental treatment.
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental procedures.
Takes prescribed radiographs (x-rays).
Reviews and updates patient health and dental histories.
Takes patient blood pressure readings.
Makes notes in the dental chart, such as chief complaint and blood pressure.
Prepares the operatory for dental procedures.
Assists the dentist in performing four-handed dentistry according to established protocols.
Provides necessary post-operative or home care instructions after dental procedures.
Completes the patient visit by escorting them to the check-out desk.
Removes all disposable barriers and instruments after each patient visit.
Disinfects all surfaces and supplies using proper pre-cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
Replaces barriers and sets up instruments for the next patient.
Maintains dental equipment and reports any necessary repairs to the Dental PM.
Ensures dental supplies are stocked in the operatory and lab.
Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment after each patient visit.
Maintains sterilization equipment.
Stocks dental supplies and pulls tags for orders, submitting supply tags to the Dental PM.
Maintains dental radiograph sensors and machines.
Pours impressions.
Tracks dental laboratory cases and communicates with dental labs as needed.
Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions.
Assists as an interpreter for dental providers when needed.
Assists the front desk during times of under-staffing.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.