Full-Time Dental Assistant

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant provides quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The Dental Assistant affects the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information, direct patient care, sterilization, accurate chart documentation, and taking digital x-rays. This summary does not reflect the full job description.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing program or 2+ years of dental assisting experience.
• CPR certified.
• Completion of 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Successful completion of DANB exam- Radiation and Health Safety Examination for PA X-ray license (must complete within 6 months of hire).
• Certification in office practice or enrollment in such a program is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and other staff in patient care duties.
• Prepare patients and patient information for treatment.
• Provide direct patient care and support.
• Perform sterilization of dental instruments and equipment.
• Document patient information accurately in charts.
• Take digital x-rays as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees