PS Dental Assistant
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Announcement
Open Date | 02/20/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN37750B |
Job Title | PS Dental Assistant |
Working Title | PS Dental Assistant- Wakara Dental Clinic |
Job Grade | UGR |
FLSA Code | Nonexempt |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | Yes |
Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Hours may vary depending on clinic needs. |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
Department | 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | $16.90 to $20.24 |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | No |
Job Summary | This position will be located at the Wakara Way Clinic, where the University of Utah School of Dentistry and three Hygiene Programs across the Wasatch front collaborate to provide care to local residents. This position assists dental students, dental hygiene students, and attending dentists with routine as well as restorative and surgical procedures. The incumbent maintains and operates equipment and instruments under the direction of the department, and provides initial orientation for dental students. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. Care is appropriate to the population served. As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. |
Responsibilities | Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Employees may be required to assist in other areas of the clinic as needed. Essential Functions 1. Assisting student and attending dentists with procedures by preparing, identifying, and/or providing appropriate instruments. 2. Ordering, organizing, and restocking supplies. 3. Performing routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, stocking supplies, and printing and stocking clinic forms. 4. Assisting student dentists with the preparation of procedures, chairside assisting, and radiology positioning and technique. 5. Disinfecting, lubricating, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments, cassettes, and equipment for clinic use. 6. Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment. 7. Maintaining sterilization records and inventory reports. 8. Providing technical support to students and faculty. 9. Acting to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed. 10. Assisting in the tracking of clinic procedures through maintaining and/or entering data. 11. Assisting in the orientation, education, and training of dental students on clinic procedures and protocols. 12. Adhering to standards set by OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, CODA and other standards set by the department. 13. Participating and contributing in committees and discussions regarding clinic operations, materials, protocols, and/or quality assurance. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Problem Solving This position requires daily problem solving skills and multi-tasking. Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations. |
Minimum Qualifications | Completion of Dental Assistant Course and one year chair-side experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Successful completion of Radiology Safety and Health exam or complete within six months of hire. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtained within one month of hire. Excellent human relations and effective communication skills also required. * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. |
Preferences | Applicable dental assistance experience preferred. Epic experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. |
Type | Benefited Staff |
Special Instructions Summary | |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How many months/years of Dental Assistant chair-side experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
Applicant Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission