What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expanded Functions Dental Technician position at Geisinger?
- Places and removes dental rubber dams.
- Places and removes dental matrices and wedges.
- Applies cavity liners and bases.
- Places, condenses, carves and contours amalgam restorations.
- Places and finishes composite resin restorations.
- Places and finishes sealant material.
- Fabricates and cements temporary crowns; selects, contours and cements crown forms.
- Performs coronal polishing and applies fluoride and varnishes.
- Selects and cements orthodontic bands and brackets.
- Places temporary restorations.
- Assists during emergency situations.
- Takes impressions of teeth for study models, diagnostic casts, or athletic appliances.
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.
Weekends: None
Required Certification: Certified Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Certification
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.
