Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - 26001753 Pittsburgh, PA 3 DAYS AGO 22545496 Summary Pittsburgh, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Dental Assistant Dent Med-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001753) University Dental Health Services, Inc. (UDHS) is the faculty practice of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. UDHS employs faculty practitioners from a myriad of different specialties, including Oral Surgeons, Oral & Maxillofacial Prosthodontists, Periodontists, Endodontists and Pediatric Dentists. This clinical environment allows the dental professional the opportunity to gain valuable experience with various specialty procedures. UDHS is a team-oriented clinic focusing on the spirit of challenge, reward and fun. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM (no evening or weekend hours). Pitt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Benefits include:

• 12 Paid Holidays PLUS Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas Eve and the New Year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner
• Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans
• A robust retirement savings plan option, which includes 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement
• Free PAT bus pass
• Free University shuttle service throughout the campus.

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 Operatory preparation and chairside assistance to Faculty practitioners within the University's faculty practice, University Dental Health Services (UDHS): Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software preferred, but not required Maintain an aseptic environment; sterilizing and organizing dental tools Follow OSHA and infection control guidelines Follow HIPAA guidelines Maintain and dispense inventory and instrument cassettes Update patient records Schedule follow-up visits Miscellaneous clerical duties Physical Effort Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

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Full-time regular

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