Dental / Clinical Assistant

University of the PacificStockton, CA, United States

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Dental / Clinical Assistant

Union Level

Department

Department of Diagnostic Sciences

Campus

San Francisco

Posting Number

201303977P

Full or Part Time

Part Time

Number of Months

Work Schedule

Position End Date

Open Date

03 / 21 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University

Internal : Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.

External : External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Navigation Center Dental Director assists students and faculty in all clinical aspects of patient care and treatment, and coordinates care in collaboration with other health care professionals and Navigation Center personnel. This teaching clinic will serve previously and currently homeless individuals in transition to permanent housing and a permanent dental home.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

The position has an expected duration of no more than 3.5 years and is dependent upon continued availability of grant funding.

Essential Functions

Answer telephone and retrieve messages from voicemail; schedule patient appointments using the electronic health record system; confirm insurance and eligibility, collect information required for referrals.
Perform chairside assistant duties for faculty and students including four-handed dentistry.
Provide information regarding policies / procedures as they relate to scheduling, dental treatment, nature of the teaching clinic, available resources and financial obligations to patients, caregivers, and other providers
Create electronic patient records in with appropriate documentation to include medical history, physical results and consent for treatment.
Work with Clinic Director and Navigation Center personnel to order supplies; clean and maintain dental / hospital inventory and equipment.
Sterilize dental instruments and maintain strict infection control standards; instruct students on appropriate procedures and protocols and assist them as necessary to maintain strict compliance with standards.
Assist with and conduct Navigation Center and community public relations projects.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Dental Director or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Dental terminology and treatments

Dental insurance billing procedures

Scheduling and care coordination an inter-disciplinary environment

Chairside dental assisting

Sterilization and infection control procedures

Medical emergency procedures including CPR

Coordinating referrals for specialty care and direct hand off to other providers

General office administration methods

Experience :

Minimum of one year increasing responsibility in a dental office or dental school to include chairside dental assisting.

Minimum of one year experience managing front office administrative duties.

Education / Licenses :

High school diploma or equivalent

Current California Radiation Safety Certification

California Board-approved 2-hour course in the California Dental Practice Act

California Board-approved 8-hour course in infection control

ASHI, AHA, or ARC-approved course in BLS or any other course approved by the board as equivalent which includes hands-on simulated clinical scenarios

Working Conditions :

Position is part-time, two (2) to three (3) days per week, eight (8) hours per day.

Location will be at the Redwood City Navigation Center and occasionally at the neighboring Maple Street Correctional Center (MSCC).

Travel to the dental school may be required for calibration, cross training and other special events.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to :

Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, patients and other health care providers

Apply patient management and time management skills

Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain professional composure and demeanor

Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Work in non-traditional environments

Experience :

Experience in Medi-Cal billing strongly preferred

Experience using an electronic health record strongly preferred

Other :

Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.

Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional overtime may be required.

Occupation exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Position requires standing during the majority of working hours.

Hiring Range

$23.78 - $31.50 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination / EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex / gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

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