Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, Specialty Clinics, assists students and faculty in all clinical aspects of patient care and treatment. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. ... more details
Dental Assistant
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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Dental Assistant
Union Level
IV
Department
Specialty Clinics
Campus
San Francisco
Posting Number
201303672P
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Number of Months
12
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date
05/23/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, Specialty Clinics, assists students and faculty in all clinical aspects of patient care and treatment.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions
Perform chair side duties to include four-handed dentistry in all assigned pre-doctoral clinic areas.
Retrieve messages from voicemail, schedule patient appointments.
Assist students and faculty with taking and printing digital radiographs.
Restock supplies, clean and maintain equipment as needed, report supply needs in a timely manner according to established procedures.
Pour diagnostic models and perform minor laboratory procedures; assist students with the same; maintain a tracking list of all lab cases.
Work with students and faculty to clean, sanitize and maintain dental operatories.
Assist as needed in explaining clinic procedures and policies as they relate to dental treatment.
Assist with and conduct Special Care Clinic and community public relations projects.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager, Specialty Clinics.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Dental terminology and treatments
Chair side dental assisting
Sterilization and infection control procedures
Emergency procedures including CPR
General office methods
Ability to:
Recognize and set-up dental instruments.
Perform chairside assisting duties in all assigned roles.
Apply patient management and time management skills.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Utilize computer/scanner to employ bar-coding system.
Utilize clinic management system to access patient information and treatment records; accurately enter/update information in system.
Maintain and utilize equipment, instruments and supplies.
Experience:
Minimum of one-year dental assisting experience.
Education/Licenses:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current RDA license.
Current California x-ray license.
Current CPR certification.
Working Conditions:
Position is full-time, five (5) days per week, seven and one-half (7.5) hours per day.
Occasional overtime may be required.
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to:
Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and patients.
Effectively provide assistance to staff, students, and faculty.
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in fast paced environment.
Work independently or as part of a team.
Bilingual skills helpful.
Education/Licenses:
Current CDA license desirable.
Other:
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position requires alternative sitting and standing throughout the working hours; occasional reaching and bending.
Frequent handling of instruments requires incumbent to possess sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients.
Frequent telephone and computer use including keyboard and mouse.
Hiring Range
30.88 per hour
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
Posting Specific Questions
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* How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
University of the Pacific Website
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CentralValleyJobs.com
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Indeed.com
Insidehighered.com
LinkedIn
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Thelaa.org
SimplyHired.com
Workplacediversity.com
Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
Chronicle of HIgher Education
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
EDUCAUSE
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Northern California (NorCal HERC)
Modesto Bee
Pacific Employee
Personal Referral
Professional or Association Listserv
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Sacramento Bee
San Francisco Chronicle
Stockton Record
Agency Referral
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* Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
Yes
No
* Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly:
Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
Yes
No
* Do you have a minimum of one year of dental assisting experience?
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