What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant 2 - 498499 position at University of Toledo?
Work type: Staff - Full-Time
Location: Health Science Campus College
Categories: Administration, Full-Time, AFSCME, Administrative Support
Title: Dental Assistant 2
Department Org: Resid Prgm-Dentistry - 107330
Employee Classification: B1 - Classified Full Time AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC
Primary Location: HSC C
Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:30am End Time: 5:00pm
Job Description:
Summary: Under close supervision from dentist or high level dental assistant, performs duties in support of dental office and operatory functions, instructs dental students and assistants in proper clinical procedures and performs duties related to indirect patient treatment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/experience/licensing:
- 12 months experience in dental office practices and procedures or completed a dental assisting program in lieu of experience.
- Current Radiology License
- Current Basic Life Support
Communication and other skills:
- Demonstrates clinical competency in caring for patients as identified in unit’s Scope of Care. Demonstrates competency in the care of the patient in the following stages of the life cycle: infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
- Effectively responds to customer service needs.
- Seeks out ways to assist patients and co-workers
- Actively participates in performance improvement activities as related to job duties
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.
Advertised: 30 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
