Lead Dental Assistant/Coordinator

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$21.63–$22.60 Per Hour

SKILLS

Billing, CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Clinical Laboratory, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Dentistry, Digital Photography, Educational Administration, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Hyperion Pillar, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Insurance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Treatment, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Payment Posting, Radiography, Radiology, Reconciliation, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

POSTED

4 days ago

Temple University's School of Dentistry is searching for a Lead Dental Assistant/Coordinator!

As the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research efforts, community service and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community. We have more than 7,000 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world. In 2023, the school proudly celebrated its 160th Anniversary.

Kornberg supports health and wellness through a range of diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services. Our students become dedicated and ethical professionals who honor the traditional models of dental care while staying focused on discovering new ones.
We train the experts who lead the field.

Our renowned faculty and staff provide students with a wealth of opportunities and resources, including smart classrooms, digital dentistry labs, clinics and a preclinical lab that emphasizes collaboration. Students pursue postbaccalaureate, predoctoral, continuing education and advanced education in general dentistry programs.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule (remove this sentence if position is not hybrid)
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

SALARY RANGE: $21.63 to 22.60 per hour
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

*This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse
clearance and FBI fingerprinting.
*Grant funded position

Position Summary:
The Dental Assistant/Coordinator will provide assistance to the residents, faculty and students in the treatment of dental patients within the School of Dentistry. Primarily the Dental Assistant/Coordinator be stationed within our main clinic located within the School of Dentistry, but will also rotate to our clinic located within the William D Kelley School in North Philadelphia. Primary responsibilities will be assisting with various routine and complex surgical dental procedures including preparing chairs or surgical rooms for procedures, welcoming and seating patients into the chair, performing 4 handed dentistry during procedures, and maintaining and disinfecting operatories between and after patient visits. In addition, the Dental Assistant will be responsible for support during medical emergencies including monitoring emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and infection control and safety protocols, taking x-rays using digital imaging and uploading x-rays and other patient related data into axium, pouring and trimming dental impressions, ordering and maintaining supplies, troubleshooting dental equipment and instruments, maintaining logs for equipment maintenance and safety required by the University, School, and Department for Infection Control, and assisting with the sterilization process. In addition, the Dental Assistant/Coordinator will be responsible for the entire range of customer service, front desk and billing functions related to the clinic. This will include greeting and screening visitors, answering telephones, using Axium to assist with scheduling appointments for patients, insurance verifications, following up with patients to update them on insurance company pre-authorizations or payments owed, manual and electronic billing, payment posting and reconciliation, and follow-up on denied claims or claims requiring additional information. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
*At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant including experience with various dental specialty procedures.
*Dental Assisting training and certificate from an accredited school.
*Dental Radiology Certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
*CPR Certification.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Ability to obtain PA Child Abuse Clearances.
*Must be able to travel between the School of Dentistry and the William Kelley School clinic.
*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

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