Dental Assistant

Full Time
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Posted
Job description

General Objectives: Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.

Specific Objectives:

  • Check to ensure that units are ready, stocked and clean at the beginning of each appointment
  • Oversee cleanliness of operatory
  • Help in other areas of the office when necessary

Patient Management

  • Seat patient and have proper setup for procedures
  • At all times show care and concern for patients
  • Try not to leave the patient unattended in the chair
  • Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs at all times
  • Escort patients from the treatment room
  • Complete patient’s chart indicating procedure done today and what procedure is to be completed at the next visit
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the dentist

Office Participation

  • Be an active participant in staff meetings
  • Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Graduation from an ADA-accredited assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
  • Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
  • Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray certification, OSHA training)
  • Legible handwriting for notations in patients chart; computer skills desired

Interpersonal

  • Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
  • Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

Job Type: Full time. Must have at least 1 years of dental assistant experience.

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Monthly Bonus/Employee Retention Bonus
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k Matching

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Philadelphia, PA 19148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Monthly Bonus
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Philadelphia, PA 19148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical specialties:

  • Radiology

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Philadelphia, PA 19148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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