Lead Dental Assistant

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their dynamic team within the School of Dentistry. This role involves providing vital support during various dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with residents, faculty, and students, contributing to a collaborative and innovative atmosphere. The institution is committed to professional growth, offering benefits like tuition remission for further education and a culture that values diversity and inclusivity. If you are passionate about dental care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Remission

Health and Wellness Benefits

Retirement Savings Plans

Collaborative Working Environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Dental Assisting training and certification from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine and complex surgical dental procedures.
• Maintain and disinfect operatories between patient visits.
• Support during medical emergencies and manage patient flow.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Infection Control

Chair-side Assistance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work with Diverse Populations

Education

Dental Assisting Training and Certificate

Dental Radiology Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Dental Instruments

Sterilizer

Operatory Equipment

Dental X-ray Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Description

Grade: T23

Learn more about the “T” salary structure here.

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Summary:

The Dental Assistant will provide assistance to the residents, faculty, and students in the treatment of dental patients within the Department of Periodontics in the School of Dentistry. Primary responsibilities will be assisting with various routine and complex surgical dental procedures including preparing chairs or surgical rooms for procedures, welcoming and seating patients into the chair, performing 4 handed dentistry during procedures, and maintaining and disinfecting operatories between and after patient visits. In addition, the Dental Assistant will be responsible for support during medical emergencies including monitoring emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and infection control and safety protocols, taking x-rays using digital imaging and uploading x-rays and other patient-related data into axium, pouring and trimming dental impressions, ordering and maintaining supplies, troubleshooting dental equipment and instruments, maintaining logs for equipment maintenance and safety required by the University, School, and Department for Infection Control, and assisting with the sterilization process. Other responsibilities will include filling in at the front desk when needed, including greeting and checking patients into the clinic, scheduling and confirming appointments, creating and maintaining patient files, tracking and maintaining patient flow within the practice, answering phones, screening calls, taking messages, and answering questions of a non-complex nature. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future. Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally. For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies.

Required Education & Experience:

At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant including some experience with periodontic procedures. Dental Assisting training and certificate from an accredited school. Dental Radiology Certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CPR Certification. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to obtain PA Child Abuse Clearances.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the standard and complex procedures performed in the clinics area of specialty.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide chair-side assistance.
4. Ability to utilize dental instruments, sterilizer, operatory equipment, infection control equipment, dental x-ray equipment, and all other standard dental equipment and instruments.
5. Must be able to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, patients, and other external contacts.
6. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational and interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and diagnosis.
8. Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and tasks and to respond to multiple requests.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with potential pathogens during dental assisting and sterilization procedures.
10. Ability to provide dental assisting within the legal and ethical boundaries set forth by the state.
11. Demonstrate lifelong learning.
12. Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
13. Ability to adapt and persevere during times of change in circumstances.
14. Demonstrate a personal commitment to providing strong customer service.
15. Ability to transport/assist patients in wheelchairs into operatories and departures as needed.

This position requires a background check and Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

Please note this position will work on-site.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is only considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after receiving the 2nd shot of a primary two-dose vaccine or a single-dose primary vaccine shot. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial, and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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