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.
Candidate will be responsible for distributing/checking in instrument to the students/residents, help students/residents set up/break down cubicles/surgical rooms, maintaining OSHA standards, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, cleaning lab, ordering and stocking clinical supplies, some chair side assisting, taking and picking up IMS instruments, and other duties assigned by supervisors.
Since 1896 the School of Dental Medicine has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners in our region and across the country. Each day the School's faculty and staff contribute to its mission to advance the future of dental medicine through teaching, research and service. In addition to being a great place to work the University offers robust benefits including: *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 * Free PAT bus pass.
Candidate will have to be able to stand prolonged periods of time, moderate lifting, and bending.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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