Dental Assistant - Full Time - Days - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

The Dental Assistant under general supervision, performs duties associated with the delivery of clinical dental care. Interacts favorably with patients, parents, co-workers, supervisors, dentists, and other Hospital staff in a dignified manner so that the Department's operations are orderly, efficient, and consistent with Hospital decorum and high standards of professionalism.

* Monday - Thursday

* 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

* Off Friday - Sunday and all Major Holidays!

Responsibilities:

* Page, greet, and seat patients. Weigh the patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.

* Assist in the clinic and hospital OR and Satellite locations including proper room set up, chair side assisting and clean up in accordance with hospital and clinic standards.

* Take and pour study model impressions, trim, and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories

* Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.

* Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents

* Take and develop radiographs of consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by the dentist.

* Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients.

* Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four-handed dental assisting techniques.

* Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Dental Radiology Certificate is required or obtained within 6 months of employment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

* Dental Radiology Certificate

* Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

* Act 33 with renewal

* Act 34 with renewal

* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran