Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantDent Med-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001750)u00a0University Dental Health Services, Inc. (UDHS) is the faculty practice of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. UDHS employs faculty practitioners from a myriad of different specialties, including Oral Surgeons, Oral & Maxillofacial Prosthodontists, Periodontists, Endodontists and Pediatric Dentists. This clinical environment allows the dental professional the opportunity to gain valuable experience with various specialty procedures. UDHS is a team-oriented clinic focusing on the spirit of challenge, reward and fun. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM (no evening or weekend hours).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.u00a0Job SummaryPerforms chairside dental assisting and radiography in a dental specialty clinic with patients who may have received sedation and/or outpatient general anesthesia. Provides client-based oral hygiene and appliance care and completes patient chart documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations. Maintains equipment, dispenses supplies, sets up for all procedures, and follows proper sanitization and sterilization procedures.Essential FunctionsOperatory preparation and chairside assistance to Faculty practitioners within the University's faculty practice, University Dental Health Services (UDHS):- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software preferred, but not required- Maintain an aseptic environment; sterilizing and organizing dental tools- Follow OSHA and infection control guidelines- Follow HIPAA guidelines- Maintain and dispense inventory and instrument cassettes- Update patient records- Schedule follow-up visits- Miscellaneous clerical dutiesPhysical EffortMust be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Specialty Dental AssistantJob Family:u00a0Health ProfessionalsJob Sub Family:u00a0Clinical DentalCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Graduate of Dental Technology ProgramMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a02Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PMWork 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:u00a0Not ApplicablePI2 3421014

Created: 2026-04-06