Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

At the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine - Department of Pediatric Dentistry we focus on our entire team and their efforts while keeping things fun, challenging, friendly and rewarding.

Benefits include : *11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days

• Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse / domestic partner
• Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans
• A robust retirement savings plan option. Including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement.

Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography. Guides patients through visits and treatments, ensures charts are complete and necessary information is collected, and coordinates patient flow.

Ensures infection control in operatories and with instruments. Maintains supplies.

Job Summary

Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography in a dental specialty clinic with patients who may have received sedation and / or outpatient general anesthesia.

Provides client-based oral hygiene and appliance care and completes patient chart documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Maintains equipment, dispenses supplies, sets up for all procedures, and follows proper sanitization and sterilization procedures.

Essential Functions

The Dental Assistant will provide chair-side dental assisting in the predoctoral and graduate areas within the department of Pediatric Dentistry as well as other related departmental clinical activities.

Duties will include assistance with cases of conscious sedation, outpatient intravenous sedation, general anesthesia, and special needs dentistry;

radiographic services; dispensing inventory and instrument cassettes; providing oral hygiene instruction to patients; helping with chart management using an electronic health record database, and confirmation of dental appointment for dental patients.

This individual will also perform a variety of duties that follow established University policies and procedures, Infection Control Guidelines, and OSHA requirements to maintain quality assurance procedures.

Physical Effort

Standing and walking in clinical area; leaning over patient; reaching for and handing items to student dentists.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.

This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces.

We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

EOE, including disability / vets.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Job Classification : Staff.Specialty Dental Assistant

Job Family : Health Professionals

Job Sub Family : Clinical Dental

Campus : Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required : Graduate of Dental Technology Program

Minimum Years of Experience Required : 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience : Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and / or experience requirement.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm

Work Arrangement : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm

Hiring Range : To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered : No

Visa Sponsorship Provided : No

Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances : The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment : PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents : Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents : Not Applicable

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