Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice

University of Pennsylvania • University City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn Dental Medicine’s Family Practice (PDFP) is interested in hiring the best and the brightest EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT who are looking to broaden their skill sets and gain valuable experience in the art and science of the dental field. As a member of the PDFP family, individuals are provided the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team whose mission is to provide quality dental care which exceeds patient expectations. Ideal candidates must: 1. Be ready to have a voice on a highly collaborative team 2. Stay thirsty and always seek to learn and improve upon patient service and clinical practice 3. SMILE…because WE make people smile! Penn Dental Family Practice is comprised of over 35 doctors, 15 dental hygienists, 22 dental assistants, 17 staff AND GROWING! Together, the team works collaboratively to provide multi-specialty care utilizing leading techniques in patient care.

Requirements

• Current Expanded Function Dental Assistant licensure
• Technical School, Certification, or training required beyond High School
• minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a dental care facility or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• All qualified candidates are required to be x-ray certified
• experience taking x-rays
• chair side assisting and 4 handed dentistry
• taking impressions
• pouring up models
• understanding of infection control
• Current CPR and BLS certifications required.
• Experience and knowledge in HIPAA policies, mixing materials and dental charting required.
• Employment clearance through the State of PA to work on/with children: as determined through Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Finger Printing Database is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supporting expanded function support in dental care delivery including preparation of treatment rooms, setting up patient instruments and materials, passing instruments and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice is preferred.
• Experience with AxiUm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and obtaining medical history and patient vitals, and draping patient.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Make appropriate study models on indicated patients.
• Expose, process, and mount necessary x-rays
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Aid in chairside assistance as needed.
• Educate and motivate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions, presents and explains treatment plants to patients, demonstrates effective communication to bridge the gap between a pending treatment plan and a completed treatment plan, provides postoperative instructions and schedules and schedules and subsequent visits.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; monitors inventory; maintains proper usage and operations of equipment.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing and supporting as assigned.

Benefits

• excellent healthcare
• tuition benefits for employees and their families
• generous retirement benefits
• a wide variety of professional development opportunities
• supportive work and family benefits
• a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition assistance here at Penn
• dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• generous retirement plans
• pre-tax or Roth basis
• a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• substantial amount of time away from work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• Professional and Personal Development
• access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.
• Discounts and Special Services
• Flexible Work Hours
• Penn Home Ownership Services
• Adoption Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED