Dental Assistant Job at Adelphi Healthcare in Collegeville

Overview

Adelphi is seeking Dental Assistants to deliver both routine and emergency dental services at a correctional facility in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidates will support the facility’s dentist and ensure all services are delivered in accordance with established regulations.

Job Quick Facts

• ID: BD-948-01
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Dental Assistant
• Location: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Facility Type: Correctional facility
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3pm
• Rate: $25 - $28

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program
• 1 year of experience in a dental office or clinic
• Must be certified to take X-rays

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Chart findings under the direction of the dentist.
• Prepare dental tools, equipment, and workspaces; ensure sterilization of tools.
• Perform suction, retraction, irrigation, and drying during procedures.
• Expose and process radiographs; mount, label, and evaluate for diagnostic quality.
• Take impressions of teeth for study models, casts, and appliances; pour and trim casts.
• Manage appointment schedules and maintain call lists.
• File, retrieve, and maintain dental records in compliance with policies.
• Prepare laboratory documentation, prescriptions, and dental referrals.
• Educate patients on preventative and post-procedural care.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the supervising dentist.

Qualifications

• Entry level (as applicable to the role)

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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