Dental Assistant

About CHDC CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown. We provide care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Position Details Dental Assistant Reports to Dental Clinical Supervisor Full‑time, non‑exempt About the Dental Assistant Position The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in providing direct patient care, including both routine and emergency treatment. The role includes maintaining proper dental records, timely completion of billing information, and providing back‑up general clerical support to primary care teams and general customer service for health center patients and visitors. Benefits Package Competitive base salary, medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, PTO accrual, 401(k) company match, 12 paid holidays, company‑paid life insurance, employee health reimbursement program, no PTO required for employee preventive care appointments, employee assistance program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and more. Duties Assist the dentist in providing quality dental care in all venues where agency personnel provide dental care. Assist with policy and procedure development in the dental department. Implement and adhere to the policies of the organization, as well as those of funding sources and third‑party payers. Attend all regular dental team meetings. Implement the dental department’s quality improvement plan. Maintain cleanliness and infection control measures in the dental clinic. Seat and dismiss patients and set up operatories for procedures. Provide four‑handed assisting to the dentist during procedures. Assist with charting all patients, including date, service rendered, instruction given, treatment planning, medical history updates, etc. Perform clinical procedures as delegated by the dentist, including screenings, preparation of lab cases, and exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs. Provide patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary, as directed by the dentist. Maintain current CPR licensure and certification to take radiographs in Pennsylvania. Other related duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Dental Program Manager. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent dental assisting experience required. X‑ray certification required. Medical or dental office experience or background required. Minimum of one‑year dental assisting experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of dental instruments, general dentistry procedures, and infection control programs strongly preferred. Bilingual/bicultural preferred. Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s). Equal Opportunity Statement CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at #J-18808-Ljbffr