Expanded Function Dental Assistant

ChesPenn Health Services•Chester, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant supports dentists at ChesPenn community health centers by assisting with clinical care and patient education. The role serves patients in a busy, multi-site, multicultural ambulatory care setting and contributes to ChesPenn’s mission of providing quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children, regardless of income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pennsylvania State License.
Current radiology certification.
Strong clinical skills, including chairside assisting and placement of restorations and sealants.
Strong patient service skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to put adult and pediatric patients at ease.
Strong teamwork skills.
Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as an expanded function dental assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and accompany them to and from the waiting room.
Inquire about the reason for each patient’s visit.
Take x-rays and dental impressions.
Assist the dentist chairside during examinations.
Place restorations, sealants, and similar treatments.
Maintain order and cleanliness in operatories.
Maintain equipment and order supplies as needed.
Communicate appropriate information to clients professionally and accurately.
Understand organizational policies and procedures and explain them to patients when necessary.
Document care in patient records and obtain, review, and update health histories.
Complete other duties as requested by the supervisor.