Research Dental Assistant - University of Buffalo : Job Details

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Research Dental Assistant Classification Title Patient Care Technician Department Clinic Operations Posting Number R240281 Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Clerical/Technical Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade N.4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The School of Dental Medicine seeks Research Dental Assistants for our UB Dental S-Miles To Go Program to provide dental care to vulnerable populations through two state-of-the-art mobile dental units. Our mobile vans increase access to critical oral health care services for children in rural communities, parents and children living on Buffalo's East Side, low-income older adults, homeless individuals and people with disabilities.

As a Research Dental Assistant, you will:

* Serve as chair-side assistant to licensed dental practitioners, and dental students (pre-doctoral, post graduate and residents) in examination and treatment of patients in all phases of dentistry.

* Obtain and replenish supplies, filing and setting up operatories for all necessary procedures.

* Assist in regulatory compliance and keep abreast of new developments, techniques and materials as they come about, and insure adherence to proper infection control protocol.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

* Associates degree with 1 year experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

* Graduated from an accredited program in Dental Assisting with 1 year of experience in Dental Assisting.

* Prior experience working in clinical research studies

* DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

* CPR Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider)

* Strong phone skills

* Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Axium and RedCap

Physical Demands

* This position requires standing for long periods

* Using hands or fingers to manipulate or handle

* Regularly walking between offices/operatories

* Reaching with hands or arms.

Salary Range $40,000 - $45,813 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours

37.5

Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Molly Hartman Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Human Resources Specialist Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-###-####

Posting Dates

Posted 12/13/2024 Deadline for applicants 12/27/2024 Date to be filled 12/31/2024

References

Number of references required 1 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant