Dental Assistant - HireQuest
Downingtown, PA 19335
About the Job
Cathy Benedict | Talent Executive
P: (617) 294 5572 |E:
cbenedict@hirequesthealth.com
Schedule a Meeting:
https://calendly.com/cbenedict-18xt/30min
Job Description
Job Title:Dental Assistant or Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) – Full Time – Permanent – Schedule: Day Shift - Monday - Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with (1 hour lunch), Wednesday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (no lunch), Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM with (1 hour lunch), 1 Saturday a month 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Downingtown, PA - Work Location: In Person
Job Overview:
Are you tired of working in a corporate office? We are a family practice with great hours! looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We are an office that values our patients and staff. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants or EFDA 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.
Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Job Responsibilities Include:
Preparing patients for dental work.
Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
Assisting dental hygienists with procedures and other tasks when necessary.
Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
Job Skills:
Proven experience as a dental assistant or EFDA ( at least 1 years preferred )
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is preferred (e.g. EFDA)
Requirements:
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Dental assisting/EFDA: 1 year (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Additional certification or training is preferred (e.g. EFDA)
Education -
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school or EFDA is preferred
Experience - Dental assisting/EFDA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification - X-Ray Certification (Preferred). Additional certification or training is preferred (e.g. EFDA)