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PS Dental Assistant- Faculty Practice - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah
Description
PS Dental Assistant- Faculty PracticeJob Summary
This position will be located in the Faculty Practice at the Wakara Way Clinic, University of Utah School of Dentistry.
This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
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.
ResponsibilitiesDisclaimer
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 in other areas of the clinic as needed.Essential Functions
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 department's 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.
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.
Applicable dental assistance experience preferred.
Epic experience preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number:
PRN38641B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Hours may vary occasionally, depending on clinic needs.
Department:
SOD - EDUCATION
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range:
$
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
No
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