Dental Assistant (PT) at Adams and Associates in Drums, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as a Dental Assistant to the Dentist contracted to provide services on Center.


MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

N/A



RESPONSIBILITIES

o Make appointments and retrieve students to minimize no-shows.
o Prepares patient for the exam.
o Sterilizes and disinfects instruments.
o Sets up the instrument trays and prepares materials.
o Assists the Dentist during dental procedures.
o Complete or assist with dental x-rays.
o Records medical and dental information in an accurate and timely manner.
o May assist with other dental procedures in compliance with guidelines.
o Performs clerical duties related to the department.
o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
o Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
o Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to Company when requested.
o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
o Other duties as assigned.

MUST HAVE A IN STATE PA CERTIFICATION TO TAKE X RAYS



Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degree preferred. Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program required. Prefer 1-2 years of clinical experience. Must possess an in-State Drivers License, x-ray certification and meet the Companys insurability requirements. Regional approval required.


"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities