Dental Technician

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support surgical and dental procedures and to assist in patient care within the dental clinic. Responsibilities include patient prep, radiography, chart review, and post-procedure instructions, with emphasis on safety and quality care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and a Dental X-Ray Certification within 12 months. This is a day-shift position based at GMC with full benefits and a $2,500 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program preferred.
• Dental X-Ray Certification within 12 months is expected or obtained.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patient for procedures.
• Completes new medical questionnaire annually and maintains health history.
• Exposes and processes radiographs.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and dental equipment.
• Maintains operatory, clinic maintenance, and monitors supply expiration dates.
• Assists with oral surgery and dental procedures in clinic and operating room.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in surgical and dental procedures. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

Job Duties

• Greets and prepares patient for appropriate procedure.
• Completes new medical questionnaire annually.
• Updates and reviews medical health history and completes all electronic medical record screenings at every dental visit.
• Exposes and processes radiographs.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disinfects dental equipment and operatory.
• Maintains responsibility for general operatory and clinic maintenance, as well as monitors expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintains dental unit and hand pieces.
• Prepares tray setups.
• Assists with oral surgery and dental procedures in the clinic and operating room setting.
• Ensures the availability of monitoring equipment in preparation for outpatient conscious sedations.
• Ensures all necessary elements are available in preparation for conscious sedation procedures.
• Assists during emergency situations.
• Prepares for the use of the rubber dam when appropriate.
• Takes preliminary impressions and counter casts for diagnostic casts.
• Removes sutures and places dressings.
• Schedules patients for multiple appointments and surgical procedures.
• Provides oral health home care and post‑op instructions when appropriate.

Position Details

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) | Shift: Days (United States of America) | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 | Worker Type: Regular | Exemption Status: No

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Hiring Incentive: $2,500 sign‑on bonus (subject to stipulations).

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience – Preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Dental X‑Ray Certification within 12 months – Default Issuing Body.

Skills

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Teamwork

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Information

* Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.