Dental Assistant — Oral Medicine (Flexible Hours)

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Penn Dental Medicine (University of Pennsylvania) seeks a Dental Assistant in the Department of Oral Medicine to support fourth-year dental students and collaborate with faculty, staff, and patients in a teaching environment.

The role involves chairside assistance, radiographs, patient behavior support, and education on oral hygiene, with standard clinic hours and a competitive pay range. Candidates must meet PA radiography and CPR/BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• Technical School, Certification, or training required beyond High School.
• To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform radiographic procedures in Pennsylvania under direct supervision, must have passed the DANB RHS exam.
• Current CPR certification and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct chairside assistance and clinical supervision for students.
• Take radiographs, process and mount films, and assist with patient care.
• Supervise students in creating patient environment per behavior plans and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Chairside dental assistance

Radiography experience

Patient communication

Education

Technical School certification or training

Job description

Penn Dental Medicine (University of Pennsylvania) seeks a Dental Assistant in the Department of Oral Medicine to support fourth-year dental students and collaborate with faculty, staff, and patients in a teaching environment.

The role involves chairside assistance, radiographs, patient behavior support, and education on oral hygiene, with standard clinic hours and a competitive pay range. Candidates must meet PA radiography and CPR/BLS requirements.