PS Dental Assistant

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves maintaining dental equipment, assisting with patient procedures, and fostering a supportive environment for students and patients alike. The position offers a range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for patient care. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic clinic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reduction

Free Public Transportation

Qualifications

• Completion of Dental Assistant Course and one year chair-side experience required.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist students/dentists with procedures and chairside assisting.
• Ensure proper infection control and clinic policies are followed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Active Listening

Education

Dental Assistant Course

Radiology Safety and Health Certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Monday – Friday. Hours may vary, depending on clinic needs.

VP Area: VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department: Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $18.59 - 24.20

Close Date: 06/04/2025

Priority Review Date: (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary: This is a benefits-eligible position including retirement, medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, generous paid time off accruals, tuition reduction, and free public transportation. We recognize the value our team members bring to our organization; our culture is one of continuing education and constant growth with potential opportunities for advancement.

This position will be located at the Rose Park Dental Clinic. The incumbent maintains and operates equipment and instruments under the direction of the department and provides initial orientation for dental students. Care is appropriate to the population served.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

1. Performing routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, stocking supplies, and printing and stocking clinic forms.
2. Assisting students/dentists with the preparation of procedures, chairside assisting, and radiology positioning and technique.
3. Disinfecting, lubricating, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments, cassettes, and equipment for clinic use.
4. Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment.
5. Providing technical support to students and faculty.
6. Acting to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed.
7. Assisting in the tracking of clinic procedures through maintaining and/or entering data.
8. Adhering to standards set by OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, CODA and other standards set by the department.
9. Participating and contributing in committees and discussions regarding clinic operations, materials, protocols, and/or quality assurance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the patient demographic served.
• Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy while developing relationships with patients, guests, and coworkers.
• Ability to provide care as detailed in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to be highly motivated and pay attention to detail with a passion to provide excellent patient care in a fast paced and evolving environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Demonstrated computer skills and an ability and willingness to learn new applications and software, procedures and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure that patient information is guarded and respected.
• Ability to navigate a facility with multiple providers and services.

Problem Solving:

This position requires daily problem solving skills and multi-tasking. Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations. Care is appropriate to the population served.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of Dental Assistant Course and one year chair-side experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Successful completion of 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. Excellent human relations and effective communication skills also required.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences:

Epic experience preferred.

Type:

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information:

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (