Title: Dental Assistant (Pittsburgh)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, 15201, US
Company: University of Pittsburgh
Since 1896 the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners in our region and across the country. Each day the School's faculty and staff contribute to its mission to advance the future of dental medicine through teaching, research and service. In addition to being a great place to work the University offers robust benefits including:
School of Dental Medicine Orthodontics Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery laboratory is seeking a dental assistant.
Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography in a dental clinic with patients who have received sedation and outpatient general anesthesia. Assists with oral surgery procedures; maintains oral surgery instruments, trays, and sterilization practices; sets up dental operatories. Instructs on and ensures students use proper infection controls and protocols. Schedules cases and procedures, maintains department records and charts, handles post-op emergencies, assists with student clinical evaluations and attendance records, and monitors and distributes narcotic and non-narcotic prescriptions. Maintains clinic and sterilization room; orders supplies.
Must be able to provide assistance to faculty members, residents, and predoc students in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/ University Dental Health Services (UDHS). While providing support for surgical procedures and patient sedation, the assistant will be responsible for maintaining an aseptic environment, following OSHA and infection control guidelines, and following HIPPA guidelines as well as maintain and dispense inventory and instruments.
Must be able to assess usage volume and of supplies in relation to inventory levels and notify when ordering is needed. Must restock operatories daily. Preparation of operatory and dental rooms for treatment is required throughout the day and at the end of the day for following morning procedures. Cleaning clinic treatment rooms and operatories after each procedure.
Escorting patients from waiting area to operatory and ensure patient chart is available for treatment is required. Escorting patient back to check out are once treatment is finished.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in the support of surgical procedures for sedated patients. Must be organized, responsive to the needs of faculty and residents, and highly attentive to patient needs.
This is not a sedentary job position. This is a very mobile position. There is much movement throughout the day. Depending on the procedure, there may be long periods of sitting or standing. Required to carry biohazard trash to the proper waste disposal area in the school.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Dental Surgical 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
Required Licensure/Certification: Current PA dental radiology certificate. EFDA preferred.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
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