Wy'East Dentistry Clinical Support Assistant
Wy'East Dentistry Clinical Support Assistant
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Job Description
Department Overview
The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs basic and clinical research and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.
Read more about the School of Dentistry: OHSU School of Dentistry
ONLY APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO DO SO
Function/Duties of Position
The Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) position is a 11 -month part -time paid position that includes clinical support responsibilities as well as informal educational experiences.
The CSA supports multiple work units within the School of Dentistry patient care clinics based upon clinical needs. The position includes interaction with dental care providers dental students patient support staff clinic managers and patients. The position performs a variety of clinical support and office functions as assigned.
Primary work duties include escorting patients to and from the waiting room to the clinical dental operatory preparation and disinfection of operatories for dental procedures using basic infection control techniques routine equipment maintenance and inventory stocking and tracking. The work is performed in a HIPAA compliant environment where confidentiality and discretion are required. The position requires flexibility and willingness to work in multiple patient care areas.
The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs basic and clinical research and high-quality patient care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The School of Dentistry prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical orofacial health care.
ONLY APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO DO SO
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent AND
- One year of experience with high volume contact with the public; OR
- 6 months of medical office experience with high volume contact with patients
- Basic computer skills
- Customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with organizational skills
- Communication skills written and verbal
- Receptiveness to feedback and coaching
- Demonstrable record of reliable attendance punctuality and proven successful performance at past and present employers
- Ability to work both with a team and independently
- Ability to successfully learn through an online learning format
- Work location is School of Dentistry clinics
- Hours per week is 20 hours
- Hours vary from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm M-F only
- Exposure to blood and/or saliva
- A surgical face mask must be worn as directed
- The work environment is busy and fast paced
- There are multiple demands and people interactions with interruptions
All are welcome
Employment Type
Part-Time
