Dental Assistant, Prosthodontics - Penn Dental Medicine

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

157d • $16 - $21

About The Position

Penn Dental Medicine's Prosthodontics team is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant who will prepare and maintain dental operatories, assist the dentists chairside, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, and may also be asked to work at the front desk if requested. The ideal candidate will maintain, order, store & dispose of supplies & materials & work collaboratively with laboratory teams to track lab cases, maintain the milling machines & enforce policies & protocols for department compliance & accreditation. The Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics, established in 2017, is the latest addition to the Graduate Dental Education Programs at Penn Dental Medicine. The Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania is designed to prepare graduates to excel in clinical practice, research, and teaching within the specialty of Prosthodontics. The program begins on July 1, and continues through 36 calendar months.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship required beyond high school and 3 - 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Previous dental assistant working experience with solid understanding of dental terminology, treatments & procedures is required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of dental management systems, preferably axiUm.
• Experience in consumer-side healthcare environment.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Competency using a variety of computer applications, including MS Office suite, iBooks and other instructional media.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and work collaboratively with faculty, staff & residents to set-up patients according to dental accreditation, safety & infection control standards.
• Thoroughly clean chair & flush lines, set-up & break down operatories, clean prosthodontic instruments, accurately take X-rays (CBCT, PAs, PANs, Intraoral Scanning), & prepare presentations and curriculum materials.
• Assist chair-side utilizing 4-handed technique with patient treatments (restorative and surgical phases).
• Coordinate iBook procedures & updates to department content/procedures using various technologies.
• Maintain, order, store & dispose of supplies & materials & work collaboratively with laboratory teams to track lab cases, maintain the milling machines & enforce policies & protocols for department compliance & accreditation.
• Inventory coordination & reconciliation of spreadsheets/databases as needed for accurate record keeping using various systems with accuracy & precision.
• Take responsibility for all work activities & personal actions; follow through on commitments; implement decisions that have been agreed upon; maintain confidentiality with sensitive information; acknowledge & learn from mistakes without blaming others; recognize the impact of one's behavior on others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours.
• Penn Home Ownership Services for eligible employees.
• Adoption assistance reimbursement for qualified expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees