Dental Assistant: Tamaqua, PA

Temple University•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry is searching for a Dental Assistant for its clinic in Tamaqua, PA. As the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research efforts, community service, and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community. The school supports health and wellness through a range of diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services, training dedicated and ethical professionals who honor traditional models of dental care while focusing on discovering new ones. Renowned faculty and staff provide students with a wealth of opportunities and resources, including smart classrooms, digital dentistry labs, clinics, and a preclinical lab that emphasizes collaboration. Students pursue postbaccalaureate, predoctoral, continuing education, and advanced education in general dentistry programs. This role offers access to full medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents, and a generous retirement plan.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience as a Dental Assistant.
Dental Assisting training and certificate from an accredited school.
Dental Radiology Certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CPR Certification.
Ability to obtain PA Child Abuse Clearances.
Demonstrated knowledge of standard and complex procedures performed in the clinic's area of specialty.
Demonstrated ability to provide chair-side assistance.
Ability to utilize dental instruments, sterilizer, operatory equipment, infection control equipment, dental x-ray equipment, and all other standard dental equipment and instruments.
Must be able to work with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, patients, and other external contacts.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and tasks and to respond to multiple requests.
Demonstrated ability to work with potential pathogens during dental assisting and sterilization procedures.
Ability to provide dental assisting within the legal and ethical boundaries set forth by the state.
Demonstrate lifelong learning.
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt and persevere during times of change in circumstances.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to providing strong customer service.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to students, residents, and faculty in the treatment of dental patients.
Rotate between the clinic dispensary and the clinic floor to assist students.
Distribute and collect instruments from students in the dispensary.
Maintain supplies within the dispensary.
Maintain logs for equipment maintenance, infection control, and safety protocols.
Assist students on the clinic floor by gathering supplies or equipment.
Take x-rays using digital imaging.
Pour and trim dental impressions.
Perform 4-handed dentistry.
Support medical emergencies.
Monitor emergency drug and oxygen supplies.
Monitor infection control and safety protocols.
Maintain and disinfect operatories between and after patient visits.
Upload x-rays and other patient-related data into axium.
Monitor and order supplies.
Troubleshoot equipment and instruments.
Assist with the sterilization process.
Perform front desk operations when needed, including greeting and checking patients, scheduling and confirming appointments, creating and maintaining patient files, tracking patient flow, answering phones, screening calls, taking messages, and answering non-complex questions.
Serve as an information resource, resolve problems, and refer students, patients, staff, faculty, and the public to proper sources.
Maintain clinic forms, handouts, and patient education materials.
Coordinate appliances sent to and received from dental laboratories and coordinate follow-up for patients with appliances.
Prepare data reports for the department.
Ensure timely handling of equipment, furniture, and facility repairs.
Perform chart documentation checks.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Coordinate purchasing of inventory and supplies and maintain related records.
Perform other duties as assigned.