Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant will support the General Practice Dental Residency Program by maintaining a clean clinic, stocking and restocking of dental materials, PPE and equipment, taking and pouring preliminary impressions, taking radiographs, four-handed dental assisting, managing case flow for laboratory cases, patient education, seating and dismissing patients and all other duties of a dental assistant the clinic director deems necessary.

May work in the University Dental Health Services (UDHS) department as needed.

Pitt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/veterans. Benefits include: * 12 Paid Holidays PLUS Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days * Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas Eve and the New Year * Paid Parental Leave * Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner * Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans * A robust retirement savings plan option, which includes 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement * Free PAT bus pass * Free University shuttle service throughout the campus.

Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography. Guides patients through visits and treatments, ensures charts are complete and necessary information is collected, and coordinates patient flow. Ensures infection control in operatories and with instruments. Maintains supplies.

• Operatory preparation and chairside assistance to the General Practice Dental Residency Clinic & University Dental Health Services Clinic
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software preferred, not required
• Maintain an aseptic environment; sterilizing and organizing dental tools

• Follow OSHA and infection control and

  HIPAA guidelines

• Maintain & dispense inventory

• Update patient records

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.