Senior/Lead Dental Assistant: Tamaqua, PA

Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry is searching for a Senior/Lead Dental Assistant: Tamaqua, PA!

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: 
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: $23.07 to $26.44 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.

Position Summary: 
The Sr. Lead Dental Assistant within the Temple University Dental Clinic in Tamaqua, PA is responsible for the daily oversight of the clinic to ensure all clinical and administrative operations of the clinic runs smoothly. Primary responsibilities will be to work closely with the Clinic Director to ensure the clinic is operating effectively and efficiently, which includes coordinating the Dental Assistants and clerical staff to insure that clinics are staffed appropriately; train new and current staff ensuring they are knowledgeable of current clinical operations, equipment, policies and procedures; and ensuring the medical emergency kits, oxygen tanks and AED units are up to date.  In addition, the Sr. Lead Dental Assistant 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. The Sr. Lead Dental Assistant will also 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 the system, 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. Other responsibilities will include filling in at the front desk when needed, including greeting and checking patients into the clinic, s