What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Technician position at Geisinger?
- 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.
Qualifications:
Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
