Dental Assistant - The University of Pittsburgh - Portland, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Portland, OR

Job Description

Dental Assistant


Dent Med-Implant Center - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24009054)



The Multidisciplinary Implant Center dental assistant will be responsible for Implant center surgical and prosthetic instruments, assisting student/residents in daily clinical activities, maintaining clinical supplies, and ensuring OSHA standards in achieving a successful clinical workflow.



Job Summary

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.



Essential Functions

The Dental Assistant will support efficient operations of the dental clinic to facilitate optimal learning by the students/residents in a patient care environment. Duties include chairside assisting, setting and turning over clinical chairs/ surgery rooms, ordering/maintaining clinical supplies, cleaning lab, sterilizing Implant Center instruments, distributing IMS instruments, and performing other related clinical duties requested.



Physical Effort

Standing, bending, and lifting.



The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.


The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.






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



Will this position accept 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
N/A



Work Schedule
8am-4:30pm



Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.



Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon 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
Not Applicable

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