Dental Assistant

Description

Family First Health is seeking Dental Assistants for our Columbia location. As a Dental Assistant, you should have a positive and outgoing personality, excellent patient care skills, and strong organizational skills.

A qualified clinical staff member should have:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build relationships with patients
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
• X‑ray certification
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus

This position is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific dental team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy dental services and care.

• $500 sign on bonus
• 3 Weeks of accrued paid vacation per year
• 9 Days of accrued paid sick leave per year
• 4 Personal Days per year
• No late evenings or weekend hours
• Paid time off on holidays
• Health, dental, & vision insurance plans
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Attention to work‑life balance
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• and more!

• Prepares rooms for treatment and sanitizes after treatment according to established protocol.
• Performs all sterilization functions such as routine equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps and cleaning suction lines.
• Performs suction during procedures, assists dental provider during treatment using four‑handed dentistry approach.
• Takes and develops radiographs and takes, pours and trims impressions.
• Tracks and prepares dental lab cases for transport.
• Reviews medical history and obtains vitals and consent forms when applicable, informs dental provider of information given by the patient or questions asked by the patient.
• Maintains charts, performs charting during exams.
• Provides post‑operative instructions to patients as directed by the dental provider as required.
• Escorts patient from waiting room to dental chair.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program, current participation in an accredited program or equivalent experience/training.
• Current PA state x‑ray certification or ability to obtain a PA state x‑ray certification within a designated period of time.
• Current CPR and Narcan certification.
• Customer‑service oriented – ability to focus on patient care and outcomes.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Critical thinking ability.
• Ability to set positive examples for team members through exceptional work performance and adherence to company policies.
• Ability to work in and respond to a demanding environment.
• Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be organized, proactive in follow‑up and follow‑through, and juggle multiple competing tasks.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Ability to read and understand information presented in writing.
• Ability to adhere to All Family First Health policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and Workplace Conduct.
• Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values.
• Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure.

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking.
• Finger dexterity – ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers to manipulate very small objects.
• Frequent flexing or rotating wrists.
• Constant exposure to disease, infection, blood, bodily fluids, and close contact with others.
• Constant varying and unpredictable situations.
• Must wear common PPE/safety equipment (suitable shoes, glasses, gloves, gowns, etc.).
• Frequent lifting of supplies and equipment.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.
• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.
• Possible travel between work sites and outreach events with exposure to weather conditions.
• Occasional sedentary work.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider