What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Keystone Rural Health Consortia, Inc?
We are looking for an experienced full-time dental assistant who will make the dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
We are willing to train the right candidate to become a certified dental assistant.
You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations.
We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Primary location would be Kane, PA but may be required to also work in our Bradford office.
Experience preferred but not required. KRHC is willing to train the right candidate.
Full time employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Other tasks as assigned
Skills
- Abilitiy to work in a fast paced environment - required
- Flexibility - required
- Positive attitude - required
- Strong work ethic - required
- Team player - required
- Proven experience as dental assistant - preferred
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods - preferred
- Understanding of health & safety regulations - preferred
- Good computer skills - required
- Excellent communication and people skills - required
- Attention to detail - required
- Well-organized and reliable - required
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- X-ray certification expected within 3 months of hire; financial assistance available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
