Dental Assistant

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. Interpretation services may include, but not be limited to:

Being present to serve as translator during dental appointments.

Conveying information to patient by telephone.

Translating for other SHHC staff as needed, and/or assisting patient in completing SHHC required paperwork. 

These duties shall be delegated at the discretion of the supervisor.

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.

Strong desire to help underserved, refugee, and immigrant populations and use interpretation services.

Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.

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

SHHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SHHC does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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