Job Information
University of Utah PS Dental Assistant - UHospital Dental Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 12/18/2024
Requisition Number PRN40820B
Job Title PS Dental Assistant
Working Title PS Dental Assistant - UHospital Dental Clinic
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, hours may vary due to clinic needs.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $20.16 - $24.20
Close Date 03/18/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This position will be in the University of Utah Hospital outpatient clinic in conjunction with the School of Dentistry. This position requires assisting dental residents and attending dentists with routine, restorative and surgical procedures in the Outpatient clinic and the Operating Room. This position requires that the applicant maintains and operates equipment, instruments under the department’s direction, and provides initial and ongoing orientation for dental resident providers. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
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, andPROMISE standardsof 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
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Employees may be required to assist in other areas of the clinic as needed.
Essential Functions
Assisting resident and attending dentists with procedures by preparing, identifying, and/or providing appropriate instruments.
Ordering, organizing, and restocking supplies.
Performing routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance including changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, stocking supplies, and printing and stocking clinic forms.
Assisting residents with the preparation of procedures, chairside assisting, and radiology positioning and technique.
Disinfecting, lubricating, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments, cassettes, and equipment for clinic use.
Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment.
Maintaining sterilization records and inventory reports.
Providing technical support to residents and faculty.
Acting to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed.
Assisting in the tracking of clinic procedures through maintaining and/or entering data.
Assisting in the orientation, education, and training of dental residents on clinic procedures and protocols.
Adhering to standards set by OSHA , HIPAA , FERPA , CODA and other standards set by the department.
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 demanding 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. Able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or demanding situations.
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
Applicable dental assistance experience preferred and 3 + years of chair-side experience or equivalency . Epic experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.
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