RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

UPMC is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to support the team/office in Harrisburg.Shift/Hours: Monday-Tuesday from 7:00am to 6:00pm | Wednesday - Thursday from 7:00am-5:00pm. No weekends or holidays!On-site parking, opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Join a collaborative and patient-centered dental team where the focus is on delivering exceptional care rather than meeting production goals. This unique opportunity allows you to work alongside an interdisciplinary team of dental and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Additionally, the schedule offers a great work-life balance with no Friday clinic hours.*The REACCH (Resources, Education and Comprehensive Care for HIV) Program provides comprehensive medical care and social services to people living with HIV throughout south central Pennsylvania. The REACCH program provides an array of services including HIV primary and specialty care, case management and social work services, dental care, on-site therapy/counseling, rapid HIV testing, community outreach and education, and HIV prevention services.Responsibilities include providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, preparing and maintaining treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, performing dental radiographs, and ensuring supplies are stocked and organized. You'll also participate in team meetings and training opportunities while playing an essential role in creating a positive experience for patients and families.Purpose: Under general supervision, the Dental Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality clinical dental care in both outpatient and surgical settings. This individual works closely with dentists, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient clinic operations while providing compassionate, professional, and patient-focused care.Provide chairside assistance during dental and orthodontic procedures using four-handed dental assisting techniques.Assist in clinic, satellite, and hospital operating room settings, including treatment room setup, patient care support, and post-procedure cleanup.Obtain high-quality diagnostic dental radiographs for dentist review.Mix and prepare dental materials, cements, and impression products; coordinate the shipment and receipt of appliances and models with dental laboratories.Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments, equipment, and treatment areas in accordance with established infection control and safety standards.Maintain inventory and ensure clinical workspaces are fully stocked and organized.Participate in team meetings, training activities, and departmental initiatives.Respond appropriately to spills, patient accidents, and other housekeeping or safety needs within the clinical environment.Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of dental equipment and supplies under the direction of the Clinic Coordinator.High school diploma or equivalent.Dental Radiology Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of employment.Graduates of dental assisting programs or 2+ years of dental assisting experience highly preferredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Dental Radiology CertificateAct 31 Child Abuse ReportingAct 33Act 34Act 73 FBI ClearanceUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran