Dental Assistant

The role

This Dental Assistant will provide patient service and perform administrative and basic dental tasks. You will assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry and manage patient comfort and clinical needs.

What you will do

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment
• Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Facilitating or coordinating other office responsibilities as needed

Required qualifications

• At least 1+ year(s) of experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment
• Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas

Nice to have

• specialty is preferred
• An active state X-Ray license (if required by law) preferred

Benefits

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

About the company

North Penn Endo - Lansdale is a busy specialty practice. Specialty1 Partners provides human resources and payroll support for the practice.