Highmark Health·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The dental assistant will organize the operatory, prepare trays, and assist the dentist chairside during various dental procedures. They are also responsible for taking and developing x-rays, taking impressions, and educating patients about their dental care.
Job Description: :
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.
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Market context
Dental assisting roles in Pennsylvania are often competitive because practices look for candidates who can support chairside care, scheduling, and patient flow while meeting certification and scheduling requirements. For this role, DANB and CPR certification, Microsoft Office skills, rotating Saturday availability, and willingness to travel between locations can help you stand out; one practical step is to confirm those details and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original posting to save research time.