About us

Hershey Family Dentistry is looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Certification or training is required (e.g. EFDA)
X-ray certified

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience as a Dental Assistant?
Are you X-Ray certified?

Ability to Commute:

Hershey, PA 17033 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Hershey, PA 17033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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