Dental Assistant - Kneib Dentistry PC - Erie, PA

Modern, Technologically Advanced, West Erie Dental Practice
Full Time - Monday - Thursday
Benefits: Holiday, Vacation and Sick Pay, Retirement Plan
Experience preferred
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of dental assisting duties, within compliance of state regulations, to promote quality dental care for patients in a stress-free, comfortable environment. Assists the doctor, teaches patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
DUTIES :
Work under direct supervision of doctor
Work closely with all staff members
Maintains professional ethics and customer care
Ability to work computer data terminals
Take and develop x-rays as needed
Prepare patients for diagnosis or treatment
Educate patients of procedures both pre and post
Assist doctor during diagnosis and treatment
Perform post-operative patient care
Perform instrument sterilization and infection control in the office
Clean and stock operatories
Control inventory of clinical supplies
Copy X-rays as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active practice. Must be able to endure long hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, and adequate vision and hearing are needed in daily work.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
High school graduate
Dental experience preferred
x-ray certified
COMPETENCIES
Exceptional human relation skills
Ability to work with people of all ages
Ability to handle conflicts and get along with people
Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and staff even under pressure
Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
Ability to speak, understand, and write grammatically correct English
knowledge of dentistry
Manual dexterity
Ability to complete tasks within time frame
Ability to accept and follow instructions from supervisor
SKILLS (equipment)
Autoclave Suction Model trimmer Handpieces O2 and N2O
Panorex Intraoral camera X-ray Amalgamator
Processor Statim Duplicator Ultrasonic
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Erie, PA (Required)

Work Location: In person

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