PS Dental Assistant - UHospital Dental Clinic - University of Utah

Open Date

01/21/2025

Requisition Number

PRN41021B

Job Title

PS Dental Assistant

Working Title

PS Dental Assistant - UHospital Dental Clinic

Job Grade

UGR

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, hours may vary due to clinic needs

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

01478 - SOD - EDUCATION

Location

Other

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$20.16 - $24.20

Close Date

04/01/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position will be in the University of Utah Hospital outpatient clinic in conjunction with the School of Dentistry

This position requires assisting dental residents and attending dentists with routine, restorative and surgical procedures in the Outpatient clinic and the Operating Room

This position requires that the applicant maintains and operates equipment, instruments under the department’s direction, and provides initial and ongoing orientation for dental resident providers

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and

PROMISE standards

of the organization

You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve

Responsibilities

Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job

Employees may be required to assist in other areas of the clinic as needed

Essential Functions 1

Assisting resident and attending dentists with procedures by preparing, identifying, and/or providing appropriate instruments

2

Ordering, organizing, and restocking supplies

3

Performing routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance including changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, stocking supplies, and printing and stocking clinic forms

4

Assisting residents with the preparation of procedures, chairside assisting, and radiology positioning and technique

5

Disinfecting, lubricating, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments, cassettes, and equipment for clinic use

6

Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment

7

Maintaining sterilization records and inventory reports

8

Providing technical support to residents and faculty

9

Acting to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed

10

Assisting in the tracking of clinic procedures through maintaining and/or entering data

11

Assisting in the orientation, education, and training of dental residents on clinic procedures and protocols

12

Adhering to standards set by OSHA , HIPAA , FERPA , CODA and other standards set by the department

13

Participating and contributing in committees and discussions regarding clinic operations, materials, protocols, and/or quality assurance

_Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:_ + Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above

+ Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful or demanding situations

+ Ability to provide care appropriate to the patient demographic served

+ Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy while developing relationships with patients, guests, and coworkers

+ Ability to provide care as detailed in the department’s policies and procedures manual

+ Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills

+ Ability to be highly motivated and pay attention to detail with a passion to provide excellent patient care in a fast paced and evolving environment

+ Ability to work efficiently and independently

+ Demonstrated computer skills and an ability and willingness to learn new applications and software, procedures, and processes

+ Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure that patient information is guarded and respected

+ Ability to navigate a facility with multiple providers and services

Problem Solving

This position requires daily problem-solving skills and multi-tasking

Able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or demanding situations

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of Dental Assistant Course and one year chair-side experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)

Successful completion of Radiology Safety and Health exam or complete within six months of hire

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtained within one month of hire

Excellent human relations and effective communication skills also required

Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements

We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy

Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferences

Applicable dental assistance experience preferred and 3 + years of chair-side experience or equivalency

Epic experience preferred

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”)

Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work)

Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information

Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

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They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah

A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.