PS Dental Assistant - Wakara Dental Clinic - Sterilization

University of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefits-eligible position including: retirement, medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, generous paid time off accruals, tuition reduction and free public transportation. We recognize the value our team members bring to our organization; our culture is one of continuing education and constant growth with potential opportunities for advancement. This position will be located at the Wakara Way Clinic, in our Central Sterilization Department. The incumbent maintains and operates equipment and instruments under the direction of the department, and provides initial orientation for dental students. Care is appropriate to the population served. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Performing routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, stocking supplies, and printing and stocking clinic forms.
Assisting students/dentists with the preparation of procedures, chair side assisting, and radiology positioning and technique.
Disinfecting, lubricating, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments, cassettes, and equipment for clinic use.
Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment.
Providing technical support to students and faculty.
Acting to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed.
Assisting in the tracking of clinic procedures through maintaining and/or entering data.
Adhering to standards set by OSHA , HIPAA , FERPA , CODA and other standards set by the department.
Participating and contributing in committees and discussions regarding clinic operations, materials, protocols, and/or quality assurance.