Dental Technician

• 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. Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Certain stipulations do apply. Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00am -4:30pm 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