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- Ordering, organizing, and restocking supplies.
- 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.
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- Ability to provide care as detailed in the department's policies and procedures manual.
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- 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.
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PS Dental Assistant- St. George Clinic - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah
Description
PS Dental Assistant- St. George ClinicJob Summary
This position assists students and attending dentists with routine as well as restorative and surgical dental procedures at the Dixie Dental Clinic located in St.
The incumbent maintains and operates dental equipment and instruments under the direction of the department and assists in the clinic orientation for dental students on rotation.
This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
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 and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.
ResponsibilitiesKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:
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 Dixie State University Dental Hygiene School in St. George, Utah.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.
Seldom:
Vibration (Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body), infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.
Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.
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.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.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number:
PRN38638B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Monday – Friday, hours may vary depending on clinic needs.
Department:
SOD - EDUCATION
Location:
Other
Pay Rate Range:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
No
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