Dental Assistant - Westside Dental - York, PA

We are looking for a certified dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We have a new owner, Dr. Christopher Eline, that has been in place since June 2019. Office is opened Monday through Thursday 8-5. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. MUST be able to take x-rays (Panoramic, Bitewings, Periapicals)
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Certification from dental assistant school or program
Must be X-ray certified

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

x-ray certification (Preferred)
certified dental assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

York, PA 17404 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

York, PA 17404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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