University of Pennsylvania Looking for Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice at Locust Walk Full Time

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, Penn Dental Family Practice at Locust
Walk

Job Profile Title
Dental Assistant C

Job Description Summary
Dental Assistant
Penn
Dental Medicine’s Family Practice (PDFP) is interested in hiring the best and the brightest dental assistant who is looking to broaden their
skill sets and gain valuable experience in the art and science of the dental field. As a member of the PDFP family,an individual is provided
the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team whose mission is to provide quality dental care which exceeds patient expectations. The
Ideal candidate must:
1. Be ready to have a voice on a highly collaborative team
2. Stay thirsty and always seek to learn and improve
upon patient service and clinical practice
3. SMILEbecause WE make people smile!

Penn Dental Family Practice is comprised of over
35 doctors, 15 dental hygienists, 22 dental assistants, 17 staff AND GROWING! Together, the team works collaboratively to provide
multi-specialty care utilizing leading techniques in patient care.

Job Description

Experience in supporting
dental care delivery including: preparation of treatment rooms, setting up patient instruments and materials, passing instruments and
performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice is preferred.

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 selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
• Make
  appropriate study models on indicated patients.
• Expose, process, and mount necessary x-rays
• Provides diagnostic information
  by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and
  ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Aid in chairside assistance
  as needed.
• Educate and motivate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions, presents and explains treatment
  plants to patients, demonstrates effective communication to bridge the gap between a pending treatment plan and a completed treatment plan,
  provides postoperative instructions and schedules and subsequent visits.

OPERATIONS

• Maintains patient confidence and
  protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies
  and protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing and supporting as
  assigned.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• POSITIVE ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM, with a strong commitment to exceeding patient and
  team expectations
• FLEXIBILITY AND OPENNESS to work as a team in a variety of roles, assignments, and duties
• TEAM PLAYER a
  strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth and success of the practice
• ABILITY TO ADAPT AND LEARN QUICKLY,
  make an immediate, sustainable impact, and provide value-added service to patients and team
• STRONG COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL
  SKILLS, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with team members/peers and patients
• CONFIDENCE IN PROFESSIONAL
  APTITUDE and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to patients

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.
• All qualified candidates are
  required to be x-ray certified, experience taking xrays, chair side assisting and 4 handed dentistry, taking impressions, pouring up models,
  understanding of infection control
• Current CPR and BLS certifications required.
• Experience and knowledge in HIPAA policies,
  mixing materials and dental charting required.
• 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 Finger Printing Database is
  required.
• Experience with AxiUm preferred.
• Ability to accommodate different scheduling requirements based on the operational
  needs of the Penn Dental Family Practice.

Penn Dental Family Practice is the multispecialty dental practice of Penn Dental
Medicine. With general dentists as well as specialists, patients can receive your comprehensive care for all your dental needs within each
of the two practice locations. Patients benefit from a team of experts who practice using the leading techniques and technologies in
dentistry and who are committed to providing compassionate, personalized care.

At Penn Dental Medicine, our students are among the
nation’s best, and they are matched in quality by the high level of instruction and research among our faculty. Our research encompasses all
the basic and clinical sciences, and Penn’s emphasis on interdisciplinary scholarship encourages collaborations across disciplines. Our
clinical care brings the latest techniques and technologies to patients within our teaching clinics and faculty practice. As stewards of the
neighborhood in which we reside, Penn Dental Medicine participates in a diversity of community outreach programs, serving area residents
while teaching our students to practice with compassion and responsibility.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Dental Medicine

Pay Range
$17.98 – $23.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected
class.

Special Requirements
Background check 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/PennH
R/benefits-pay

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