Dental Technician

Job Summary

Assists in surgical and dental procedures. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

• Greets and prepares patient for appropriate procedure.
• Completes new medical questionnaire annually.
• Updates and reviews medical health history and completes all electronic medical record screenings at every dental visit.
• Exposes and processes radiographs.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disinfects dental equipment and operatory.
• Maintains responsibility for general operatory and clinic maintenance, as well as monitors expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintains dental unit and hand pieces.
• Prepares tray setups.
• Assists with oral surgery and dental procedures in the clinic and operating room setting.
• Ensures the availability of monitoring equipment in preparation for outpatient conscious sedations.
• Ensures all necessary elements are available in preparation for conscious sedation procedures.
• Assists during emergency situations.
• Prepares for the use of the rubber dam when appropriate.
• Takes preliminary impressions and counter casts for diagnostic casts.
• Removes sutures and places dressings.
• Schedules patients for multiple appointments and surgical procedures.
• Provides oral health home care and post‑op instructions when appropriate.

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) |

Shift: Days (United States of America) | Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 | Worker Type:
Regular | Exemption Status:
No

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Hiring Incentive: $2,500 sign‑on bonus (subject to stipulations).

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience – Preferred.

• Dental X‑Ray Certification within 12 months – Default Issuing Body.

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Teamwork

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

* Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.