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:
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:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth 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.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.
