Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and 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, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice

Job Profile Title

Dental Assistant B

Job Description Summary

Penn Dental Medicine’s Family Practice (PDFP) is interested in hiring the best and the brightest DENTAL ASSISTANTS 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 team whose mission is to provide quality dental care which exceeds patient expectations.

Ideal candidates must:

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.

Penn Dental Family Practice has an ongoing need for Dental Assistants across many different departments. This posting describes the basic responsibilities and requirements for a dental assistant role. If you meet the qualifications outlined below and have an interest in being considered as positions become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if we would like to encourage you to apply to a future posting or if we would like to learn more about your background.

Job Description

Experience in supporting 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.

Seeking all specialties. Experience with periodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics preferred.

PATIENT EXPERIENCE

• 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…