Endodontic Dental Assistant

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment, procedures, and four-handed dentistry. (Required)

• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control, sterilization procedures, and operating room sanitation practices to prevent cross-contamination. (Required)

• Ability to scrupulously follow sterilization, asepsis, and infection control protocols, including working with infectious disease patients. (Required)

• Working knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding patient care (Required)

• Ability to recognize dental and medical emergency situations and respond appropriately. (Required)

• Strong organizational skills, including setting priorities, managing multiple demands, frequent interruptions, and maintaining professionalism in a high-pressure, crowded environment. (Required)

• Ability to organize, maintain, and manage inventory of dental instruments, equipment, materials, and supplies, including proper storage of dental materials. (Required)

• Demonstrated patient relations skills to establish and maintain professional relationships, including managing difficult patients. (Required)

• Demonstrated verbal and telephone skills to obtain and provide information, explain procedures and policies, schedule patients, and communicate with staff and faculty. (Required)

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty members, co-workers, students, patients, and staff. (Required)

• Demonstrated oral communication skills to collect and relate information to patients, staff, and faculty bilingually in English and Spanish. (Required)

• Computer skills to effectively learn to utilize computerized scheduling and patient record system. (Required)

• Current California certification as Dental Assistant (Required)

• California State Radiation Safety license (Required)

• CPR certificate (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.

• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

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Complete Position Description

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UC Payroll Title:

DENTAL AST

Department:

DENTAL CLINIC

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Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:

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