Lead Dental Assistant: Faculty Practice

Temple University's Faculty Dental Practice is searching for a Lead Dental Assistant.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 11 Paid Holidays Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more! Salary Grade: T23 Learn more about the "T" salary structure here: https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Must be able to work nontraditional business hours including some shifts from 8 AM - 8 PM during the week and some hours on Saturdays.

Job Summary:

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  - At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant including experience with dental procedures in various specialty areas.
  - Dental Assisting training and certificate from an accredited school.

  
  

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  - Dental Radiology Certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

  
  

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  - CPR Certification.

  
  

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

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  Must be able to primarily work at our clinic located in the Broad St and Spring Garden St area, but travel to the main dental school as needed.

  
  

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  Demonstrated knowledge of the standard and complex procedures performed in the clinics area of specialty.

  
  

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  Demonstrated ability to provide chair-side assistance.

  
  

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  Ability to utilize dental instruments, sterilizer, operatory equipment, infection control equipment, dental x-ray equipment, and all other standard dental equipment and instruments.

  
  

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  Must be able to work with a diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, patients and other external contacts.

  
  

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  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational and interpersonal skills.

  
  

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  Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosis.

  
  

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  Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and tasks and to respond to multiple requests.

  
  

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  Demonstrated ability to work with potential pathogens during dental assisting and sterilization procedures.

  
  

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  Ability to provide dental assisting within the legal and ethical boundaries set forth by the state.

  
  

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  Demonstrate lifelong learning.

  
  

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  Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.

  
  

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  Ability to adapt and preserver during times of change in circumstances.

  
  

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  Demonstrate a personal commitment to providing strong customer service.

  
  

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  Ability to transport/ assist patients in wheelchairs into operatories and departures as needed.

  
  

This position will be on-site. This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

Temple University:Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors working in a healthcare setting must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement:In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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