Dental Assistant, Department of Orthodontics, Penn Dental Medicine

About the role

The Department of Orthodontics at Penn Dental Medicine seeks a Dental Assistant to support pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental students.

Responsibilities

• Taking radiographs
• Preparation of treatment rooms
• Setting up patient instruments and materials
• Passing instruments and performing typical chairside dental assisting procedures
• Preparing patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and obtaining medical history and patient vitals, and draping patient
• Providing materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth
• Exposing necessary x-rays
• Aiding in chairside assistance as needed
• Maintaining patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential
• Protecting patients and employees by strictly adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with all PDM procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserving dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; monitoring inventory; maintaining proper usage and operations of equipment as well as trouble-shooting dental chairs, suctions, and x-ray equipment
• Monitoring and counting supplies weekly. Ordering supply categories as directed or assigned
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing and supporting as assigned

Qualifications

• Technical School, Certification, or training required beyond High School and minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a dental care facility or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Current CPR certification and BLS required
• Experience with AxiUm preferred
• Experience with ordering supplies preferred
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, instruments, appliances and supplies required
• Experience with iTero scanner and 3D printer a plus
• Ability to accommodate different scheduling requirements based on the operational needs

Desired Experience & Position Expectations

• Positive energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding patient and team expectations
• Flexibility and openness to work as a team in a variety of roles, assignments and duties
• Strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth and success of the practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with team members/peers, residents, and patients
• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge and qualifications to patients

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition
• Retirement
• Time Away from Work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• Professional and Personal Development
• University Resources
• Discounts and Special Services
• Flexible Work Hours
• Penn Home Ownership Services
• Adoption Assistance