Dentistry - Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery... ***Local rate applies How many years of experience are required? • 1 year of Dental Assistant experience is required • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery experience is preferred • OMFS experience differs significantly from traditional dental assisting, as patients may undergo IV sedation and procedures are typically longer and more complex... Are first-timers accepted? Yes... What is the shift? 8-hour day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.... What is the weekend requirement? No weekends... Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units? • Yes, between Center City- 909 Walnut 3rd Floor - AND- Bryn Mawr- 135 s Bryn Mawr Ave • Staffing assignment is sent out the week prior with scheduled location noted Is on call required? No... Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? No, the clinic is Mon-Fri... Which certifications are required? • DANB certification is required • Pennsylvania State Radiation Certification is required • BLS is required... Are locals accepted? Yes, local rate differential applies... What is the state licensure requirement? Pennsylvania State Radiation Certification is required... Are there any time off restrictions here? If so, what are they? All RTO must be provided with the initial submission... Any additional contract details? Local rate differential applies... Any additional unit information? • This is a Dental Assistant / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery position within Jefferson Health • The position supports approximately 10-15 patients per day • Patient population includes adolescent, adult and geriatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery patients • Procedures may include dental implant placement, extractions and arthrocentesis • OMFS patients may receive IV sedation and undergo longer, more complex procedures than those typically performed in a traditional dental clinic... Any additional experience requirements? • Proficiency with CBCT, periapical and panoramic radiographs is required • Experience assisting with oral surgery procedures is required • IV sedation and patient recovery experience is preferred • Strong infection prevention, instrument preparation and room turnover skills are required • Must be comfortable obtaining medical and dental histories, vital signs and allergies • Experience preparing instruments, maintaining sterile equipment and supporting surgical procedures is expected... What is the Charting System? Epic experience is preferred... What is the scrub color? Navy blue; scrubs are not provided...