Dental Assistant - Dental Medicine - AGH - Full Time

**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**

**GENERAL OVERVIEW**

Assists the dentist with procedures and prepares the patient and operatory for dental treatment.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures.
+ Prepares and explains the dental procedure to the patient.
+ Assists the dentist chairside with all dental procedures.
+ Takes and develops intraoral/panorex/cephlometric x-rays, impressions and fabricates custom fluoride/bleaching trays.
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Minimum**

+ Must pass national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam within 30 days of hire or possess a record of passing the former Pennsylvania-specific radiology exam if qualified prior to 12/12/2009.
+ CPR – American Heart Association
+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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