Lead Dental Assistant

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's School of Dentistry is searching for a Lead Dental Assistant! 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. We have more than 7,000 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world. In 2023, the school proudly celebrated its 160th Anniversary. Kornberg supports health and wellness through a range of diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services. Our students become dedicated and ethical professionals who honor the traditional models of dental care while staying focused on discovering new ones. We train the experts who lead the field. Our 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. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 11 Paid Holidays Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more! SALARY RANGE: $20.67 to 23.07 per hour 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. This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant including some experience with restorative dental procedures.
• 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 the standard and complex procedures performed in the clinics 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 a 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 preserver during times of change in circumstances.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to providing strong customer service.
• Ability to transport/ assist patients in wheelchairs into operatories and departures as needed.

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the residents, faculty and students in the treatment of dental patients within the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Clinic in the School of Dentistry.
• Assist 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.
• Support during medical emergencies including monitoring emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and infection control and safety protocols.
• Take x-rays using digital imaging and uploading x-rays and other patient related data into axium.
• Pour and trim dental impressions.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Troubleshoot dental equipment and instruments.
• Maintain logs for equipment maintenance and safety required by the University, School, and Department for Infection Control.
• Assist with the sterilization process.
• Fill 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, answering questions of a non-complex nature.
• Coordinate appliances that are sent out to and received from dental laboratories.
• Coordinate follow-up for all appliances for patients who have appliances.
• Prepare data reports for the department.
• Ensures that repairs of equipment, furniture and facilities are handled in a timely matter.
• Perform chart documentation checks.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Coordinate purchasing of inventory and supplies and maintains related records.
• Taking, processing, and mounting of digital X-Rays.
• Serve as information resource, resolves problems, and refers students, patients, staff, faculty and public to proper sources.
• Maintain clinic forms, handouts, and patient education materials.
• Utilize computer, printer, copying, autoclaves, ultrasonic units, operatory suction equipment, infection control materials, dental X-ray equipment and supplies, amalgamators, curing lights, and high and low speed dental hand pieces, etc.
• Perform similar functions in other departments within the school if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree