DENTAL AST - The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

Position Summary:

Incumbent functions as a Dental Assistant (DA) chairside assistant in the UCLA Faculty Group Dental Practice (FGDP). The FGDP is a dental practice with more than 25 faculty general dentists and specialists. Responsibilities include performing all (DA) duties as allowed by the Dental Board of California including general dentistry, endodontics, oral and implant surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics, pediatrics, periodontics, and orthodontics. The incumbent will perform other clinical support activities as requested by the supervisor. The DA reports to the FGDP Practice Manager and will be under the direct/general supervision of the faculty during patient care procedures when required by the Dental Board of California. The DA may also be accountable to peers placed in leadership positions within their divisional focus and responsibilities. The DA is expected to perform responsibilities independently and to prioritize and organize work to ensure that all assigned duties are completed in a timely manner including a portion of their time for miscellaneous duties. The DA is also expected to dedicate their efforts to helping others, covering when colleagues are absent, learning and expanding their industry knowledge, and generally willing to expand duties and assist with other projects as the need may arise. Delegated projects and performance are to be reviewed by the Practice Manager periodically. A performance evaluation will be undertaken on an annual basis with input regarding clinical techniques and work performance solicited from faculty dental practitioners.

Salary & Compensation:*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of what constitutes confidential information and skill in maintaining confidentiality (HIPAA) with regard to sensitive patient, faculty, resident and staff information. (Required)

Computer skills to effectively utilize Dentrix computerized scheduling and billing system. (Required)

Demonstrated organizational skills to create and maintain an inventory of dental instruments, equipment and supplies in the working operatories. (Required)

Demonstrated English verbal communication skills to collect and relate information to patient, staff and faculty. English writing skills to enter accurate information in patient electronic dental records. (Required)

Ability to organize work and set priorities to reflect relative importance of job responsibility. (Required)

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. (Required)

Ability to recognize an emergency situation and respond appropriately. (Required)

Demonstrated skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty members, co-workers, patients and the public. (Required)

Working knowledge of dental terminology, materials, equipment & procedures related to general dentistry, endodontics, oral & implant surgery, orthodontics, fixed & removable prosthodontics, pediatrics & periodontics. (Required)

Working knowledge of the principles of 4-handed dentistry. (Required)

Working knowledge of the principles of infection control and sterilization procedures. (Required)

Working knowledge to perform DA duties as allowed by California State law/Dental Board of California for Dental Assistants. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations:

CPR Current (Required)

California Radiology Certificate and ability to take radiographs. Current (Preferred)

Special Conditions of Employment:

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Maintain consistent work schedule arriving on time as scheduled, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Required)

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