Dental Assistant, Prosthodontics - Penn Dental Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

5d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Penn Dental Medicine’s Prosthodontics team is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to prepare and maintain dental operatories, assist dentists chairside, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, and potentially work at the front desk when requested. The role also maintains, orders, stores, and disposes of supplies and materials; collaborates with laboratory teams to track lab cases; maintains milling machines; and enforces department policies and protocols for compliance and accreditation. The Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics prepares graduates for clinical practice, research, and teaching in the specialty. It was established in 2017 and is a 36-calendar-month program beginning July 1.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Technical school, certification, training, or apprenticeship beyond high school, and 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous dental assistant work experience and a solid understanding of dental terminology, treatments, and procedures.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Excellent speaking voice, grammar, diction, enunciation, and tone.
Excellent listening and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with others; teamwork is essential.
Ability to adapt to change and meet unexpected needs and demands.
Accountable, dependable, independent, motivated, punctual, reliable, and flexible work style.
Excellent work ethic, honesty, and integrity.
Working knowledge of dental management systems, preferably axiUm; experience in a consumer-side healthcare environment; and discretion handling complex and confidential information.
Competency using computer applications, including MS Office, iBooks, and other instructional media.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and collaborate with faculty, staff, and residents to set up patients according to dental accreditation, safety, and infection-control standards.
Clean chairs and flush lines; set up and break down operatories; clean prosthodontic instruments; take X-rays, including CBCT, PAs, and PANs, and perform intraoral scanning; prepare presentations and curriculum materials.
Assist chairside using a four-handed technique during restorative and surgical treatment phases.
Coordinate iBook procedures and updates to departmental content and procedures using various technologies.
Maintain, order, store, and dispose of supplies and materials; collaborate with laboratory teams to track lab cases and maintain milling machines; enforce policies and protocols for departmental compliance and accreditation.
Coordinate inventory and reconcile spreadsheets and databases as needed for accurate record keeping using various systems.
Take responsibility for work activities and personal actions, follow through on commitments, implement agreed-upon decisions, maintain confidentiality, learn from mistakes, and recognize the impact of behavior on others.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May work at the front desk if requested.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children; dependent children may also receive assistance at other institutions.
Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans, with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial time away from work during the year.
Long-term care insurance for eligible faculty and staff and family members.
Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
Professional and personal development resources.
Access to university resources, libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and recreational activities.
Discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, and other goods and services.
Flexible work options and hours.
Forgivable home-ownership loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
Adoption expense reimbursement for eligible employees, for up to two adoptions in the household.