Lead Dental Assistant

The Lead Dental Assistant will provide assistance to residents, faculty, and students in the treatment of dental patients within the Endodontic Clinic in the School of Dentistry.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant including some experience with endo procedures.
• Dental Assisting training and certificate from an accredited school.
• Dental Radiology Certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to obtain PA Child Abuse Clearances.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standard and complex procedures performed in the clinics area of specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to provide chair-side assistance.
• Ability to utilize dental instruments, sterilizer, operatory equipment, infection control equipment, dental x-ray equipment, and all other standard dental equipment and instruments.
• Ability to work with a diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, patients and other external contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and tasks and to respond to multiple requests.
• Demonstrated ability to work with potential pathogens during dental assisting and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to provide dental assisting within the legal and ethical boundaries set forth by the state.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and preserver during times of change in circumstances.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to providing strong customer service.
• Ability to transport/ assist patients in wheelchairs into operatories and departures as needed.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission
• Generous retirement plan