Job Description
Registered Dental Assistant Primary Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director and the Director of the PHCC, assists faculty in all clinical aspects of patient care and treatment.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions: - Perform chairside duties to include four-handed dentistry.
- Clean, sanitize and maintain dental operatories; maintain proper sterilization of instruments and materials.
- Provide post-treatment instruction and materials to patients; escort patients to and from treatment rooms.
- Take radiograph images.
- Pour diagnostic models and perform minor laboratory procedures.
- Monitor adherence to infection control policies and procedures among clinic students, residents, and faculty.
- Restock supplies, clean and maintain equipment as needed.
- Assist with front desk duties including telephone coverage, scheduling and appointment confirmation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Director, PHCC
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of :
- Dental terminology and treatments.
- Scheduling and care coordination in an inter-disciplinary environment.
- Chairside dental assisting.
- Sterilization and infection control procedures.
- Medical emergency procedures including CPR.
- General office administration methods.
Ability to:
- Recognize and set-up dental instruments.
- Perform chairside assisting duties in all assigned roles.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Utilize computer/scanner to employ bar coding system.
- Utilize clinic management system.
- Maintain and utilize equipment, instruments and supplies.
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year dental assisting experience in a group practice or dental school setting.
Education/Licenses:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current RDA license.
- Current California x-ray license.
- Current CPR certification.
Working Conditions:
- Position is full-time, five (5) days per week, eight (8) hours per day.
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to: - Communicate effectively with faculty, staff and patients.
- Effectively provide assistance to staff and faculty.
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Apply patient management and time management skills.
- Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in fast paced environment.
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish) highly desirable.
Education/Licenses:
- Current CDA license desirable.
Other:
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Position requires standing during the majority of working hours; occasional reaching and bending.
- Frequent handling of instruments requires incumbent to possess sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients.
- Occasional computer and telephone use.
Hiring Range: $19.58 - $25.94 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
To apply, visit University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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