Dental Assistant, Department of Orthodontics, Penn Dental Medicine

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Dental Assistant, Department of Orthodontics, Penn Dental Medicine

Dental Assistant C

DENTAL ASSISTANTS with Penn Dental Medicine’s Department of Orthodontics are responsible for the support of pre‑doctoral and post‑doctoral dental students. Key tasks include but are not limited to: taking radiographs, preparation of treatment rooms, setting up patient instruments and materials, passing instruments and performing typical chairside dental assisting procedures.

• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and obtaining medical history and patient vitals, and draping patient.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
• Expose necessary x‑rays.
• Aid in chairside assistance as needed.

• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by strictly adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all PDM procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; monitors inventory; maintains proper usage and operations of equipment as well as trouble‑shooting dental chairs, suctions, and x‑ray equipment.
• Monitor and count supplies weekly. Ordering supply categories as directed or assigned.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• To date, clinical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; flexibility in scheduling is required for all positions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing and supporting as assigned.

• 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.
• Team player a strong desire to be an active, long‑term participant in the growth and success of the practice.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly, make an immediate, sustainable impact, and provide value‑added service to patients and team.
• 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.
• Seeing needs and fulfilling the needs observed.

• 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.
• 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.
• Experience with Axi Um 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.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$18.99 – $24.76 Hourly Rate

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.