Dental Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and assisting our dentists with a range of dental procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and maintain detailed patient records, including medical and dental histories.

- Assist dentists with procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions.

- Ensure a clean and organized dental environment by adhering to aseptic techniques.

- Accurately monitor and record vital signs and patient information.

- Apply strong knowledge of dental anatomy and infection control principles.

- Use Open Dental software to manage patient records and schedule appointments.

- Support the smooth operation of the dental practice with various tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- Completion of a dental assisting program or equivalent education and experience.

- Certification in dental assisting and x-ray certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.

- Strong understanding of dental anatomy and procedures.

- Experience with Open Dental software preferred, or willingness to learn.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure.

- Adherence to infection control and aseptic techniques.

- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus.

- Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and service.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 16 – 24 hours per week

Experience:

- Dental assisting: 1 year preferred

License/Certification:

- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:  

- Philadelphia, PA 19115 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:  

- Philadelphia, PA 19115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person