Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantDent Med-Endodontics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000046)u00a0Pitt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/veterans. Benefits include: 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas 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. Including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement.u00a0Job SummaryPerforms 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.Essential FunctionsJob Responsibilities:Clinical and Patient Supportu2022 Provide chairside dental assistance to predoctoral and graduate dental residents, utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques.u2022 Perform radiography as needed during chairside assisting.u2022 Welcome and guide patients, providing information on the patient experience.u2022 Complete, scan, and enter medical histories, screening forms, and related dental, medical, and/or insurance paperwork into the database, ensuring patient charts are complete and organized.u2022 Organize and coordinate the flow of patients to maximize departmental efficiency.u2022 Assist the supervisor in effectively matching incoming patients' dental needs with students' educational requirements for treatment fection Control and Sterilizationu2022 Ensure strict infection control compliance, including monitoring student adherence to procedures.u2022 Prepare and turn over patient operatories in accordance with sterilization guidelines.u2022 Implement proper sterilization techniques for all instruments, including those supplied through IMS (monitoring instrumentation during and after patient use) and those requiring manual sterilization (wash, brush, pack, and listing instruments in kits).u2022 Maintain clinical and related areas in a healthy environment.u2022 Perform ongoing maintenance of clinic equipment (e.g., changing water filters, changing solution and cleaning automatic and hand developers).Supply, Inventory, and Laboratory Managementu2022 Manage and maintain appropriate inventory of supplies.u2022 Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments to students.u2022 Stock cabinets with necessary supplies.u2022 Coordinate and maintain all dental laboratory functions within the department.General Departmental Supportu2022 Perform other duties assigned related to the operations of the department.Essential Skills:u2022 Maintaining the clinic in operational readiness at all times. This entails ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, preparing rooms for procedures, assisting students and patients as required.Physical EffortThis position requires the person to be in excellent physical condition. Incumbent must sit, stand, walk,bend, throughout the day. Stocking supplies and removal of biohazardous waste materials entails lifting, carrying boxes or bags which can be heavy. Assisting patients/students may require extensive walking or standing.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Dental AssistantJob Family:u00a0Health ProfessionalsJob Sub Family:u00a0Clinical DentalCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a01Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experienc :u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification:u00a0Radiograph Certificate requiredWork Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Work Arrangement:u00a0On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.Required Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Cover LetterPI281295301

Created: 2026-01-14