Dental Assistant - Allegheny General Hospital - Pittsburgh

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

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

• X-ray certified required.

 

Preferred

• Graduate of a certified dental assistant program preferred.
• 1 year experience in a dental practice/hospital setting preferred.

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