Lead Dental Assistant

Temple University's Faculty Dental Practice is searching for a Lead Dental Assistant! 
 
Become a part of the Temple family, and you will have access to the following:  

Full medical, dental, and 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 Grade: T23 
Learn more about the “T” salary structure here: https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf 
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.    
 
Pay Range: $20.95 - $23.00 per hour 
 
Must be able to work nontraditional business hours including some shifts from 8AM to 8 PM during the week and some hours on Saturdays. 
 
Position Summary  
 
The Lead Dental Assistant within the Faculty Dental Practice, located at Broad and Spring Garden Streets, will provide assistance to the residents, faculty and students in the treatment of dental patients in the School of Dentistry. 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 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 Contr