Dental Assistant-REACCH Program (Harrisburg)

Job ID:

6799760228

Status:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Flex

Shift:

Variable

Facility:

Pinnacle Health Medical Services - Clinics

Department:

RyanWhite-EACCH Non Fed

Location:

2501 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA

Union Position:

No

Salary Range:

$ 18.49-27.76

USD Purpose:

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:

Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse. Assist in the clinic and hospital OR and Satellite locations including proper room set up, chair side assisting and clean up in accordance with hospital and clinic standards. Take and pour study model impressions, trim and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism. Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist. Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients. Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four handed dental assisting techniques. Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Dental Radiology Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of employment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Dental Radiology Certificate Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran