What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Casual position at UPMC?
The Dental Assistant under general supervision, performs duties associated with the delivery of clinical dental care. Interacts favorably with patients, parents, co-workers, supervisors, dentists, and other Hospital staff in a dignified manner so that the Department's operations are orderly, efficient, and consistent with Hospital decorum and high standards of professionalism.
- Shift: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Responsibilities:
- Page, greet, and seat patients. Weigh the patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.
- Assist in the clinic and hospital OR and Satellite locations including proper room set up, chair side assisting and clean up in accordance with hospital and clinic standards.
- Take and pour study model impressions, trim, and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories
- Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.
- Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents
- Take and develop radiographs of consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by the dentist.
- Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients.
- Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four-handed dental assisting techniques.
- Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.
Salary : $18 - $27
