Dental Assistant - Dental Medicine - AGH - Full Time
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Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Assists the dentist with procedures and prepares the patient and operatory for dental treatment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures.
Prepares and explains the dental procedure to the patient.
Assists the dentist chairside with all dental procedures.
Takes and develops intraoral/panorex/cephlometric x-rays, impressions and fabricates custom fluoride/bleaching trays.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
Must pass national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam within 30 days of hire or possess a record of passing the former Pennsylvania-specific radiology exam if qualified prior to 12/12/2009.
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
Graduate of a certified dental assistant program preferred.
1 year experience in a dental practice/hospital setting preferred.
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