Dental Assistant / SEIU - D - Allegheny General Hospital - Pittsburgh

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists the dentist with procedures and prepares the patient and operatory for dental treatment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures. (25%)

Prepares and explains the dental procedure to the patient. (10%)

Assists the dentist chairside with all dental procedures. (50%)

Takes and develops intraoral / panorex / cephlometric x-rays, impressions and fabricates custom fluoride / bleaching trays. (15%)

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

Must pass national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam within 30 days of hire. Incumbents hired prior to 12 / 12 / 2009 must have record with employer of passing the former Pennsylvania radiography exam.

Preferred

Graduate of a certified dental assistant program preferred.

1 year experience in a dental practice / hospital setting preferred.

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Req ID : J245598