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Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Care·McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

$17 - $19/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures while ensuring a safe, sterile environment. They also manage dental supplies, handle patient communications, and assist the dentist with clinical tasks.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Sto-Rox
  • Family
  • Health
  • Center -
  • McKees
  • Rocks,
  • PA 15136Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • Graduate
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $17.25 - $19.00Travel
  • Percentage: Up to 25%Job
  • Shift:
  • DayJob
  • Category: Health CareWork for an employer who loves you back! Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved." Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference. We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.
  • Job
  • Description/Duties
  • Include: Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Sterilizes and delivers instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. Selects, mixes, and places materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Exposes and develops radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Maintains patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols. Completes preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Obtains prior authorizations
  • Scans
  • Handles patient phone calls
  • MINIMUM
  • REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required Dental Assistant diploma preferred; but will train X-Ray Certification required within the first 6 months of employment QualificationsCornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.
  • Cornerstone
  • Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package. Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a dental assistant diploma preferred. Candidates must be willing to obtain X-Ray certification within the first six months of employment.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Inventory management
  • Infection control
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Patient preparation
  • Prior authorizations
  • Patient communication
  • Dental assisting
  • Radiographic studies

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Credit union
  • 403 B retirement
  • Generous time off package

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $19/hr
Location
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Cornerstone Care

Cornerstone Care is a non-profit network of Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (FQHC) and practices serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Dental assistants are in steady demand

In Pennsylvania, dental assistant roles are commonly competitive because practices look for candidates who can support chairside care, maintain infection-control standards, and complete required radiography training. This posting is especially relevant if you already have the experience pathway listed and can obtain the Dental X-ray Certification within six months. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing roles. Before applying, confirm your experience matches the stated education path and be ready to document any prior clinical or dental office work.

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