Dental Assistant

About the role

Erie Family Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Oral Health team. Under supervision, you will assist the dentist in the routine handling of patients, instruments, supplies, and materials. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established in coordination with the Director of Oral Health.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the treatment of patients as required by dentists and within state guidelines limiting functions of dental auxiliaries.
• Prepares patients, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Maintains clinic instruments, instrument trays, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, including sterilization, equipment maintenance, and minor cleaning operations according to established protocols.
• Takes, develops, and inserts x-rays in patients’ files (Dentrix).
• Schedules all follow-up visits associated with completing the treatment plan and the next recall visit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of dental office computer applications is beneficial.
• Computer skills to enter data in the Dentrix Dental Software.
• Ability to learn dental terms.
• Ability to communicate well with the dental team and patients.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare.
• Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
• Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, plus 8 paid holidays.
• Room for growth and career advancement.

Pay

Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills, and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience, and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

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