Description
Purpose:
Delivery of clinical Dental/Orthodontic care and assist in ensuring the Department's operations are performed in an orderly, efficient manner.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.
- Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.
- Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients.
- Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.
- Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four handed dental assisting techniques.
- Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents
- Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist.
- Take and pour study model impressions, trim and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent. Completed a structure dental assisting program in four-handed dentistry (or have 3 years of equivalent work experience). Certification in field preferred.
- Travel to others sites as needed by department
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire - Act 31 Clearance
- Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Dental Radiology Certificate
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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