What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Technician - Flex position at Geisinger and Careers?
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
- Greets and prepares patient for appropriate procedure.
- Completes new medical questionnaire annually.
- Updates and reviews medical health history and completes all electronic medical record screenings at every dental visit.
- Exposes and processes radiographs.
- 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.
- Maintains dental unit and hand pieces.
- Prepares tray setups.
- Assists with Oral Surgery and Dental procedures in the clinic and Operating Room setting.
- Ensures the availability of monitoring equipment in preparation for outpatient conscious sedations.
- Ensures all necessary elements are available in preparation for conscious sedation procedures.
- Assists during emergency situations.
- Prepares for the use of the rubber dam when appropriate.
- Takes preliminary impressions and counter casts for diagnostic casts.
- Removes sutures and places dressings.
- Schedules patients for multiple appointments and surgical procedures.
- Provides oral health home care and post op instructions when appropriate.
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
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
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)
Dental X-Ray Certification within 12 months - Default Issuing BodyOUR 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.