Dental Assistant - Full Time - Days - UPMC : 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.+ 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**