Dental Assistant

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

11Paid holidays, paid vacation, sick &

Parental leave

Education benefits for employees and 3

Employer insurance contributions

Robust retirement savings plan with 3–

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Dental Assistant to perform chairside dental assisting and radiography in the Pediatric Dentistry department. The role ensures patient flow, infection control, and chart accuracy while supporting both predoctoral and graduate clinical activities.

Education required is a High School Diploma/GED with a completed dental assisting program; CPR certification is preferred. On-campus work arrangement, with a focus on safety and adherence to University policies.

Competenze

• Formal dental assisting program completion and CPR certification preferred.
• License to expose and process dental radiographs.
• Minimum education and experience requirements are listed by the University.

Mansioni

• Provide chair-side dental assisting in pediatric dentistry and related clinical activities.
• Perform radiographic services and infection control procedures in operatories.
• Assist with chart management, inventory, and patient flow; ensure accurate documentation.

Conoscenze

Infection control

Patient care

Radiography

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

Formal dental assisting program

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Job Summary

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.

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.

At the University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Dental Assistant

Job Family Health Professionals

Job Sub-Family Clinical Dental

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

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.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Completed formal dental assisting program with license to expose and process dental radiographs as well as CPRcertification preferred. Training provided.

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon 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.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.