Lead Dental Assistant, Floater

Temple University's School of Dentistry is searching for a Lead Dental Assistant, Floater. The position requires at least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant, including experience with various dental specialty procedures. The role involves assisting residents, faculty, and students in the treatment of dental patients, preparing chairs or surgical rooms for procedures, welcoming and seating patients, and maintaining and disinfecting operatories. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a diverse population.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant
• 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
• Must be able to work with a diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, patients and other external contacts
• Must have 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