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Senior Dental Assistant

  • Job ID: 378006815
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours:
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • Department: Dental Service
  • Location: 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $16.85 to $26.49 / hour

Description


Under general supervision, this person 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.

Title and rate of pay will be determined based on education and experience.

UPMC is offering a sign on bonus of $1500 with a 1 year work commitment to eligible candidates. 

Responsibilities:

  • Take and pour study model impressions, trim and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories
  • Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist.
  • Provide input to the annual performance review for the dental assistants in a timely manner.
  • Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.
  • Train dental assistants and dental assistant students in the proper methodologies of assisting in the OR both Main and Satellite locations, stocking supplies, preparing for each patient cleaning up after each patient and proper documentation.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents
  • Fit orthodontic bands for final approval by the dentist.
  • Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.

 

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. 3 years of Dental Assistant experience required. Graduate of a dental assisting school preferred. Experience and skill with standard four-handed dentistry techniques.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • 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

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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