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Dental Assistant

University of Pittsburgh
15260 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description


Dental Assistant
Dent Med-Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005637)


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 position will perform the following orthodontic/dental assistant functions: chairside assistance to residents; maintain an aseptic environment; follow OSHA, HIPAA and infection control guidelines; maintain and dispense inventory and instrument cassettes; maintain patient records; assist in ordering supplies and miscellaneous clerical duties.


Physical Effort

Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

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: Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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