Dental Assistant - Dental Medicine - AGH - Full Time

Highmark Health Pittsburgh, PA Posted 4 days ago
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Dental Assistant

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/cephalometric 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.
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