PS Dental Assistant

Job Summary
This position assists clinician dentists with routine as well as restorative and surgical dental procedures at the Ogden Dental Clinic located in Ogden UT. The incumbent maintains and operates dental equipment and instruments under the direction of the department. 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 anti-racist equitable and inclusive environment for our patients students faculty staff and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities
Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Employees may be required to assist with other clinic responsibilities as needed. Essential Functions 1. Assisting clinician dentists with dental procedures by preparing identifying and/or providing appropriate instruments and supplies. 2. Ordering organizing and restocking supplies. 3. 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. 4. Assisting clinician dentists with the preparation of procedures chairside assisting and radiology needs. 5. Disinfecting lubricating washing wrapping and sterilizing instruments cassettes and equipment for clinic use. 6. Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment. 7. Maintaining sterilization records and inventory reports. 8. Providing technical support to clinician dentists. 9. Acting to ensure proper infection control clinic policies and processes are followed. 10. Adhering to standards set by OSHA HIPAA FERPA CODA and other standards set by the department. 11. Participating and contributing in committees and discussions regarding clinic operations materials protocols and/or quality assurance. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations. Ability to provide care appropriate to the patient demographic served. Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy while developing relationships with patients guests and coworkers. Ability to provide care as detailed in the departments policies and procedures manual. Demonstrated excellent communication interpersonal organizational and follow-through skills. Ability to be highly motivated and pay attention to detail with a passion to provide excellent patient care in a fast paced and evolving environment. Ability to work efficiently and independently. Demonstrated computer skills and an ability and willingness to learn new applications and software procedures and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure that patient information is guarded and respected. Ability to navigate a facility with multiple providers and services. Problem Solving This position requires daily problem solving skills and multi-tasking. Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations. Comments This position is a full-time position. This position will be stationed at the Ogden Dental Clinic in Ogden Utah.

Minimum Qualifications
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. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.