Sr. Lead Dental Assistant

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

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: $21.66 to 24.00 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 is responsible for the daily oversight of the clinic to ensure all clinical and administrative operations of the clinic runs smoothly. S/he will also provide assistance to the residents, students and faculty in the treatment of dental patients in the School of Dentistry.  Primary responsibilities will be to work closely with the clinic director and/or department chair to ensure the clinic is operating effectively and efficiently, which includes coordinating with the Business Office to address billing and insurance issues, pre-authorizations, train new and current staff ensuring they are knowledgeable of current clinical operations, equipment, policies and procedures.  Ensuring the medical emergency kits, oxygen tanks and AED units are up to day.  Manage the clinics recall list, and coordinating with Lead Dental Assistants to insure that clinics are staffed appropriately.  Other primary responsibilities of the Sr. Lead Dental Assistant will be performing Dental Assistant functions including but not limited to various routine and complex procedures within the clinics area of specialty, preparing chairs or surgical rooms for procedures, welcoming and seating patients into the chair, performing 4 handed dentistry during procedures, charting, and maintaining and disinfecting operatories between and after patient visits.  In addition, the Sr. Lead Dental Assistant will be responsible for taking and uploading digital 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, insuring spores tests are completed and submitted daily.  Other responsibilities will include support the front desk operations, checking patients in and out