Dental Assistant

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side dental assisting in the predoctoral and graduate areas within the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Responsibilities include radiographic services, patient instruction, chart management, and assisting with cases involving sedation and anesthesia.

The role requires a completed dental assisting program with radiographic license; CPR certification is preferred. Work hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, on campus.

Qualifications

• Completed formal dental assisting program with license to expose and process dental radiographs.
• CPR certification preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside dental assisting and radiography.
• Guide patients through visits and treatments and coordinate patient flow.
• Maintain infection control in operatories and with instruments.
• Assist in cases including sedation and anesthesia as needed.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Radiography

Infection control

Patient flow management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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.

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.

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

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

Job Details

• 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
• 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 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
• Hiring Range: TBD BasedUpon 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
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter