The UCLA School of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant for Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Clinic. Responsibilities include chair-side assisting dentists (residents and faculty) with restorative dentistry procedures (amalgam/composite/crowns/bridges/Implant Dentistry), periodontal procedures (scale/root planning and surgeries), root canal procedures, biopsies, extractions (wisdom teeth, etc.), and setting up IV sedations for appropriate procedures. When not assisting, incumbent undertakes sterilization duties including washing dental instruments and equipment. Assist and or serve as backup for front office staff, one week a month front office rotation.
Percentage of Time:
100
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Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment and procedures related to dentistry.
Required
Working knowledge of principles of asepsis, sterilization procedures and infection control.
Required
Ability to organize and maintain an inventory of dental instruments equipment and supplies in the dental operatory.
Required
Current California certification as Dental Assistant, California State Radiation Safety license and CPR certificate.
Required
Organizational skills to set priorities to reflect relative importance of job responsibility.
Required
Demonstrated skill in managing multiple demands and frequent interruptions and maintain a professional demeanor.
Required
Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Required
Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationship with faculty members, co-workers, students, patients and staff.
Required
Ability to work with infectious disease patients.
Required
Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using correct English for telephone communication.
Required
Skill in understanding both written and oral instructions.
Required
Demonstrated skill in scrupulously following sterilization procedures.
Required
Working knowledge of infection control to prevent cross contamination whenever possible.
Required
Ability to work in a crowded, high-pressure environment.
Required
Knowledge of dental materials and how they are stored.
Required
Working knowledge of fourhanded dentistry.
Required
Patient relation skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, including difficult patients.
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of operating room sanitation practices and techniques.
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique.
Required
Working knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding patient care.
Required
Demonstrated verbal skills using English grammar to obtain and provide information, explain policies and procedures to new co-workers, and answer the telephone/schedule patients when necessary.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
EX-Patient Care Technical
Application Deadline:
07-31-2023
External Posting Date:
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