PS Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reduction

Free public transportation

Job summary

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Rose Park Dental Clinic. The role supports students and faculty, performs routine cleaning, chairside assistance, radiology positioning, and strict infection control under department guidance.

The position offers benefits, including retirement, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous PTO, tuition reduction, and free public transportation.

Qualifications

• Completion of Dental Assistant Course and one year chair-side experience or equivalency.
• 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.
• Immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist students/dentists with procedures, chairside, and radiology positioning.
• Disinfect, lubricate, wash, wrap, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Adhere to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments.
• Provide technical support to students and faculty.
• Ensure infection control and clinic policies are followed.
• Track clinic procedures by data entry or maintenance.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, CODA and department standards.
• Participate in committees and discuss clinic operations and quality assurance.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Radiology procedures

HIPAA compliance

Patient relations

Education

Dental Assistant Course

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

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $18.59 - 24.20

Close Date

Close Date 02/11/2027

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, retirement, 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 (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How many months/years of Dental Assistant chair-side experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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