Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Medicine, Personalized Care Suite
$18.99/h-$24.76/h
Inside Higher Ed2 days ago
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Summary
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Personalized Care Suite at Penn Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves providing chairside assistance, clinical supervision, and support to dental students while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
About the Role
As a Dental Assistant, you will supervise patient preparation for dental treatment, educate patients on oral hygiene, assist with medical immobilization, and demonstrate competence in four-handed dentistry techniques. You will also maintain infection-control protocols, manage dental emergencies, and ensure the operation of dental equipment.
About You
Required:
- Technical School, Certification, or training required beyond High School.
- Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a dental care facility or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current CPR certification and BLS required.
- Employment clearance through the State of PA to work on/with children.
Preferred:
- Experience with AxiUm.
- Community Dental Health Coordinator certification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Tuition assistance for employees and their families.
- Generous retirement plans.
- Substantial time away from work.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources and cultural activities.
- Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
- Flexible work hours.
- Penn Home Ownership Services.
- Adoption assistance.
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