Dental Assistant - Dental Medicine - AGH - FT

Job description

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW Assists the dentist with procedures and prepares the patient and operatory for dental treatment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures. Prepares and explains the dental procedure to the patient. Assists the dentist chairside with all dental procedures. Takes and develops intraoral/panorex/cephlometric x-rays, impressions and fabricates custom fluoride/bleaching trays. Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: Must pass national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam within 30 days of hire or possess a record of passing the former Pennsylvania-specific radiology exam if qualified prior to 12/12/2009. CPR – American Heart Association: Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred: Graduate of a certified dental assistant program preferred. 1 year experience in a dental practice/hospital setting preferred. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature...