Dental Assistant

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, CPR Certification, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Documentation, Infection Control, Medical Record System, OSHA, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Radiography, Radiology, Regulations, Special Needs, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
9 days ago

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At the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine - Department of Pediatric Dentistry we focus on our entire team and their efforts while keeping things fun, challenging, friendly and rewarding. Benefits include: 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year Paid Parental Leave Education benefits for eligible employees,

their dependents and spouse/domestic partner Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans A robust retirement savings plan option. Including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement.

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Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography in a dental specialty clinic with patients who may have received sedation and/or outpatient general anesthesia. Provides client-based oral hygiene and appliance care and completes patient chart documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations. Maintains equipment, dispenses supplies, sets up for all procedures, and follows proper sanitization and sterilization procedures.

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Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography in a dental specialty clinic with patients who may have received sedation and/or outpatient general anesthesia. Provides client-based oral hygiene and appliance care and completes patient chart documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations. Maintains equipment, dispenses supplies, sets up for all procedures, and follows proper sanitization and sterilization procedures.

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The Dental Assistant will provide chair-side dental assisting in the predoctoral and graduate areas within the department of Pediatric Dentistry as well as other related departmental clinical activities. Duties will include assistance with cases of conscious sedation, outpatient intravenous sedation, general anesthesia, and special needs dentistry; radiographic services; dispensing inventory and instrument cassettes; providing oral hygiene instruction to patients; helping with chart management using an electronic health record database, and confirmation of dental appointment for dental patients. This individual will also perform a variety of duties that follow established University policies and procedures, Infection Control Guidelines, and OSHA requirements to maintain quality assurance procedures.

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The Dental Assistant will provide chair-side dental assisting in the predoctoral and graduate areas within the department of Pediatric Dentistry as well as other related departmental clinical activities. Duties will include assistance with cases of conscious sedation, outpatient intravenous sedation, general anesthesia, and special needs dentistry; radiographic services; dispensing inventory and instrument cassettes; providing oral hygiene instruction to patients; helping with chart management using an electronic health record database, and confirmation of dental appointment for dental patients. This individual will also perform a variety of duties that follow established University policies and procedures, Infection Control Guidelines, and OSHA requirements to maintain quality assurance procedures.

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Standing and walking in clinical area; leaning over patient; reaching for and handing items to student dentists.

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Standing and walking in clinical area; leaning over patient; reaching for and handing items to student dentists.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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