Dental Assistant Job at Squirrel Hill Health Center in Pittsburgh

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.

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