Dental Assistant - Academic Clinic (Chairside & Radiology)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah School of Dentistry invites applications for a Dental Assistant at the South Main Clinic. You will work with dental students and attending dentists, assisting with routine, restorative, and surgical procedures while maintaining instruments and sterilization standards.

You will help orient students, support infection control, and manage clinic data under OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, and CODA guidelines, contributing to a compassionate patient environment and efficient clinic

Qualifications

• Completion of Dental Assistant Course and one year chair-side experience or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, identify, and provide appropriate instruments for procedures.
• Order, organize, and restock supplies.
• Perform routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in chairside procedures and radiology positioning.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Infection control

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Dental Assistant Course

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

The University of Utah School of Dentistry invites applications for a Dental Assistant at the South Main Clinic. You will work with dental students and attending dentists, assisting with routine, restorative, and surgical procedures while maintaining instruments and sterilization standards.

You will help orient students, support infection control, and manage clinic data under OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, and CODA guidelines, contributing to a compassionate patient environment and efficient clinic