Dental Assistant, Preventive and Restorative Sciences – Penn Dental Medicine

University
Overview

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. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in
2023.

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, Preventive and
Restorative Sciences – Penn Dental Medicine

Job Profile Title
Dental Assistant B

Job Description
Summary
The Dental Assistant within Penn Dental Medicine’s (PDM) Preventive and Restorative department will serve in the Division
of Restorative Dentistry. This position will be expected to provide direct patient care as well as clinical, student, and resident support
between two locations: onsite at PDM (located at 240 S. 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) and at Public Health Management Corporation’s
(PHMC) Cedar campus (located at 501 S. 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143).

This position is contingent upon the continued
availability of grant funding.

Job Description

Experience in supporting dental care delivery including:
preparation of treatment rooms, setting up patient instruments and materials, passing instruments, breaking down treatment rooms, four
handed dentistry, and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice is required. This role will also include front desk
duties. Dental Assistant will report to the Director of Preclinical Operations, working alongside the Primary Care Leader/Dental Director of
Community Dental Care Centers and PDM’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program Director.

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 mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s
  mouth.
• Expose and mount digital x-rays in appropriate digital templates. Take panoramic x-rays when necessary.
• Provides
  diagnostic information by exposing digital radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Cleaning and
  polishing removable appliances.
• Educate and motivate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions, presents and
  explains treatment plans to patients, demonstrates effective communication to bridge the gap between a pending treatment plan and a
  completed treatment plan, provides postoperative instructions and schedules subsequent visits.

OPERATIONS

• Maintains patient
  confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patient and employees by adhering to
  infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
  regulations.
• Performs sterilization cycles of instruments and monitors sterilizer, including spore testing and
  recording.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply,
  and emergency telephone directory.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results;
  monitors inventory; maintains proper usage and operations of equipment. While monitoring supply inventory, will facilitate ordering of
  additional supply inventory when appropriate.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
  reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Flexibility in
  scheduling is required for all positions. This position will require onsite dental assisting at two locations; (PDM 240 S 40th St & Cedar 501 S. 54th Street).
• Contributes to team
  effort by accomplishing and supporting as assigned.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• 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.
• To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental
  radiographic procedures in Pennsylvania under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental assistant must have passed the national
  DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam.
• Current CPR certification and BLS required.
• Experience in a higher education
  dental setting a plus.
• 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 Fingerprinting Database is required.
• Experience with AxiUm and
  Epic preferred, experience with other electronic health records required.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.

Department /
School
School of Dental Medicine

Pay Range
$17.12 – $22.12 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on
the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in
alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also
considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Special Requirements
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.

University
Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral
  health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
  accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s
  exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children
  are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you
  save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
  Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
  substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
  affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care
  Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care
  insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you
  apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family
  members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is
  committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide
  variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and
  Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
  professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University
  resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit
  our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music
  or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn
  community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for
  free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals
  for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships
  to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors,
  cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
  creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
  non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
  eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
  improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
  adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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