C260082 - Dental Assistant - Clinics

State of New York - University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join UB Dental, a teaching facility that partners with students and clinicians to provide dental care to the Buffalo-Niagara community. The role involves chair-side assistance, preparing operatories, and maintaining infection control protocols.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a benefits package. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or completed an accredited dental assisting program; CPR/BLS and CDA

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• CPR/BLS certification is preferred? (as listed)

Responsibilities

• Serve as chair-side assistant to licensed dental practitioners and dental students in examination and treatment of patients.
• Obtain and replenish supplies, file and set up operatories for procedures.
• Assist in infection control and keep abreast of new developments in dental procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

High school diploma or accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 08

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $42209 to $42209 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address SUNY Buffalo

City Buffalo

State NY

Duties Description Position Summary: The School of Dental Medicine is seeking a full time Dental Assistant. UB Dental is a vital part of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. As a teaching facility, we offer our dental students the opportunity to work closely with patients of all ages. In addition, we are a safety net for the Buffalo-Niagara region, providing dental care for thousands of people each year throughout the community.

In this position, you will:

• Serve as chair-side assistant to licensed dental practitioners, and dental students (pre-doctoral, post graduate and residents) in examination and treatment of patients in all phases of dentistry.
• Obtain and replenish supplies, filing and setting up operatories for all necessary procedures.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and keep abreast of new developments, techniques and materials as they come about, and insure adherence to proper infection control protocol.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have high school diploma and either 1 year of experience in or have graduated from an accredited program in dental assisting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
• 3 years of Dental Assistant experience.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Syeta Barron

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City Buffalo

State NY