Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Erie Family Health Centers

Erie Family Health Centers (EFC) is a community health organization that provides high quality, affordable care to families, communities, and individuals. Founded in 1957, EFC delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood.

$19.00/hr – $22.00/hr (actual pay is based on skills and experience).

Erie offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health care plans, generous paid time off, retirement benefits, and more. Employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.

Annual Paid Time Off starts at 15 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays.

In this role, the Dental Assistant, under supervision, assists the dentist in routine patient care, instrument handling, supplies, and materials. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established in coordination with the Director of Oral Health.

• Assists with the treatment of patients as required by dentists and within state guidelines limiting functions of dental auxiliaries.
• Prepares patients, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Maintains clinic instruments, instrument trays, equipment in a clean and orderly manner, including sterilization, equipment maintenance, and minor cleaning operations according to established protocols.
• Captures and develops x‑ray images and inserts them into patients’ files (Dentrix).
• Schedules all follow‑up visits associated with completing the treatment plan and the next recall visit.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.

• Knowledge of dental office computer applications is beneficial.
• Computer skills to enter data in the Dentrix Dental Software.
• Ability to learn dental terms.
• Ability to communicate well with the dental team and patients.
• Bilingual is a plus.

• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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