Registered Dental Assistant

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support the Pediatric Dentistry department. This role includes direct patient care responsibilities, chair-side assistance, and maintaining clinical standards while providing care in a diverse academic setting. Ideal candidates will be experienced in pediatric dentistry and have the necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a California X-ray Safety License.
• At least 2 years of experience working with pediatric dental patients.
• Familiarity with infection control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pediatric Dentistry faculty, residents, and students with patient care.
• Responsible for chair-side setup and cleaning operations.
• Taking dental impressions and x-ray films.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of high clinical standards

Excellent multitasking

Sensitivity to patients’ cultural backgrounds

Education

Registered Dental Assistant License

Current California x-ray safety certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

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Job Summary

The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Pediatric Dentistry faculty, residents, and students with patient care. The RDA is responsible for chair-side setup and cleaning operations, taking dental impressions, taking x-ray films, sterilizing instruments, and assisting the front desk with patient flow in the clinics.

OFS

Full Time

85052BR

Job Summary

The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Pediatric Dentistry faculty, residents, and students with patient care. The RDA is responsible for chair-side setup and cleaning operations, taking dental impressions, taking x-ray films, sterilizing instruments, and assisting the front desk with patient flow in the clinics.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $31.53 - $39.63 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The UCSF School of Dentistry, Department of Orofacial Sciences is an exciting academic and clinical enterprise, the role of which is teaching and practicing the diagnosis and treatment of localized and systemic oral diseases and developmental conditions and advancing knowledge about them.

Several clinical disciplines comprise this Department including Craniofacial Anomalies, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Periodontology. Cross-disciplinary clinical, teaching and research activities characterize this Department, which benefits from strong interactions within the Dental School, other campus Schools and the Medical Center. Educational activities are broad, providing both predoctoral and postdoctoral students alike with a strong basis of knowledge and clinical experience.

Postgraduate programs in Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontology and Oral Medicine complete the department's instructional activities. Research in the Department covers a broad spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical sciences that complement the clinical activities of the Department.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dental Assistant and maintain a California X-ray Safety License
• Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current California x-ray safety certification
• Current CPR certification
• At least 2 years of experience working with pediatric dental patients, preferably in an academic and or hospital setting
• Familiarity with infection control policies and procedures; HIPAA
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of high clinical standards in dental assisting practices and the demonstrated ability to implement these standards. Ability to understand patients’ needs and the knowledge to meet those needs
• Knowledge of the maintenance and operation of dental equipment and instruments
• Sensitivity to patients’ cultural backgrounds, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent multitasking and organization skills with the ability to follow through to complete tasks
• Demonstrated excellence in reliability and attendance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience taking x-rays on children and adolescents who are medically compromised or developmentally disabled
  
  

License/Certification

• Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current California x-ray safety certification
• Current CPR certification
  
  

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009196 REG DENTAL AST

Job Category

Dentistry

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday to Friday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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