Dental Technician Jobs

Job Summary

Assists in surgical and dental procedures. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

Job Duties

• Schedules patients for multiple appointments and surgical procedures.
• Prepares tray setups.
• Updates and reviews medical health history and completes all electronic medical record screenings at every dental visit.
• Takes preliminary impressions and counter casts for diagnostic casts.
• Provides oral health home care and post op instructions when appropriate.
• Assists during emergency situations.
• Ensures the availability of monitoring equipment in preparation for outpatient conscious sedations.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disinfects dental equipment and operatory.
• Maintains responsibility for general operatory and clinic maintenance, as well as monitors expiration dates on supplies.
• Completes new medical questionnaire annually.
• Exposes and processes radiographs.
• Ensures all necessary elements are available in preparation for conscious sedation procedures.
• Maintains dental unit and hand pieces.
• Prepares for the use of the rubber dam when appropriate.
• Assists with Oral Surgery and Dental procedures in the clinic and Operating Room setting.
• Greets and prepares patient for appropriate procedure.
• Removes sutures and places dressings.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

We’re proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)
• Paid Military Leave
• Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups
• Employer contribution to your retirement plan
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated and experienced nursing leaders
• Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage
• Tuition assistance (part time and full time roles only)
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Generous paid time off packages that allows you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.