Top 19 Dental assistant Jobs in Tunkhannock Pa

Certified Dental Assistant
The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education —Tunkhannock, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Vital signs
- Commuter assistance
- Fuel card
Dental Assistant
Dental365 —Kingston, PA
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant
Pittelli Dental —Kingston, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Dental365 —Pittston, PA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant
Watkins Dental Group —Dallas, PA
- Full-time
- Dental office
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Dental Assistant
NEPA Oral Surgery —Kingston, PA
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Dental office
- Customer service
- Paid jury duty
- Health insurance
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Dental Assistant
SANTO LAFOCA DMD —Falls, PA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- In-person
- Entry level
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Dental Assistant
Coslett Dental Solutions —Shavertown, PA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Laboratory experience
- In-person
- Paid time off
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Entry-Level Dental Assistant
River Street Dentistry —Plains, PA
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
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Dental Assistant
Smile Programs —Scranton, PA
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Dental Assistant
John P. Andrews DDS —Wilkes-Barre, PA
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Dental office
- In-person
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Experienced Dental Assistant
River Street Dentistry —Plains, PA
- Full-time
- Dental office
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
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Dental Assistant
Brand Dental —Kingston, PA
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
DOCS Health —Scranton, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Electric City Dentistry —Scranton, PA
- $23 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Dental office
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Orthodontic Assistant
Casey Dental —Pittston, PA
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- OSHA
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Certified Dental Assistant

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
Tunkhannock, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Fuel card

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Phone communication
BLS Certification
Practice management software
Clinic experience
Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
High school diploma or GED
Medical diagnostic testing
Phone customer support
Dental x-ray
Dental equipment
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Dental Assistant performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties, such as preparing the treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during procedures. The Certified Dental Assistant makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, obtains their dental records, and instructs patients on postoperative and general oral health care. In addition, the Certified Dental Assistant will assist our patients make appointments, assuring their attendance, and connecting them to support services. The Certified Dental Assistant will be responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with community stakeholders and providers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The position reports to the Director of Dental Operations. No staff report to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
Map out each plan of care and work with individual patients to connect them to free or reduced-cost dental services within the community where they can take their next step in care.
Facilitate examinations to patients who otherwise might not receive care.
Address patient concerns and work to resolve the issues surrounding them. For example, individuals struggling with transportation barriers may receive a gas card or vouchers for public or private transportation fares (e.g., bus pass, Uber credit).
Create a process that will increase the likelihood that a patient will follow up with needed dental treatment.
Coordinate local dentists willing to provide free care during community clinic days and recruit volunteers.
Track outcomes including number of dentists providing free or reduced-cost services, number of patients accessing transportation, number of patients who receive oral health assessments, number of patients referred for oral health services, number of patients who receive subsequent dental care and other metrics as identified.
Assist with reporting program outcomes.
Coordinate community clinics pop-up clinics with other TWC staff including patient engagement and communication.
Conduct orientation for any new providers and volunteers.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services
Complete insurance forms and maintain clerical records manually or using a computer

CLINIC DUTIES

Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist dentist and dental hygienist during dental procedures
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Pour, trim and polish study casts, fabricate custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, clean and polish removable appliances and fabricate temporary restorations
Record treatment information in patient records
Clean teeth using dental instruments
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
Acquire bids and purchase equipment as needed
Participate in weekly program team huddles
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years experience in a dental environment
Pleasant and courteous personality, along with strong phone and computer skills
Experience with dental health maintenance, use of dental technology, infection control, health promotion, performing diagnostic procedures, etc.
Experience with dental practice management software such as Dentrix
Radiologic certification by the PA State Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant Certification
CPR Certification

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