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Squirrel Hill Health Center Dental Assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Squirrel Hill Health Center (SHHC), a dynamic and growing Federally Qualified Health Center, is hiring a full time Dental Assistant in our Squirrel Hill location.

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting, assists the Dentist in providing dental treatment. Clinical performance is overseen by Dentist; basic job performance, including but not limited to schedule, workplace compliance and behavior, overseen by Dental Assistant Lead EFDA and Director of Operations. 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment.

  • Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology.

  • Provides active chair side assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider’s needs.

  • At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient.

  • Monitors the flow of laboratory cases.

  • Monitors and records sterilization cycles.

  • Maintains and inventories supplies.

  • Helps to manage patient flow in clinic.

  • Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice.

  • If fluent in a language other than English, the Dental Assistant shall also serve as an interpreter for patients speaking that language.

  • Other duties as assigned.

    Education/Licensure Requirements:

  • Certification in dental assisting from an accredited school, or experience as a Dental Assistant.

  • X-ray Certification required.

  • Experience with electronic health records helpful.

  • CPR certified. or the willingness to obtain certification.

  • EFDA helpful but not required.

  • New grads welcome to apply.

  • Must be coachable and a team player.

  • Must be flexible and open to change as we grow.

  • Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.

  • All CDC recommended vaccinations, including annual Covid and Flu, required.

SHHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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