2025-06-15
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States
Dental Assistant
The Dental Assisting job will be specific to the Orthodontic Department supporting students and resident's dentists. Performing chairside dental assisting and radiography. Guiding patients through visits and treatments, ensuring charts are complete and necessary information is collected and coordinate with patient flow. Maintaining infection control in operatories and with instruments is in order.
Pitt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/veterans. Benefits include: * 12 Paid Holidays PLUS Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days * Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas Eve and the New Year * Paid Parental Leave * Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner * Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans * A robust retirement savings plan option, which includes 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement * Free PAT bus pass * Free University shuttle service throughout the campus.
Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography. Guides patients through visits and treatments, ensures charts are complete and necessary information is collected, and coordinates patient flow. Ensures infection control in operatories and with instruments. Maintains supplies.
The position will perform the following dental assistant functions: chairside assistance to faculty providers; maintain
an aseptic environment; follow OSHA, HIPAA and infection control guidelines; maintain and dispense inventory and
instrument cassettes; maintain patient records; assist with scheduling follow-up visits; ordering supplies and
miscellaneous clerical duties.
Maneuvering in clinical area; leaning over patient; reaching for and handing items to student dentists.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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