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.