Dental Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Dental Assistant

Since 1986, The School of Dental Medicine has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners in our region and across the country. This Dental Assistant position supports the School's Department of Restorative Dentistry and Comprehensive Care, working in our DMD student dental clinic where third- and fourth-year student dentists treat patients with oversight and direction from faculty.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, organized, and passionate about supporting dental education in a clinical setting. Join our collaborative team and contribute to the training of future dental professionals.

Please note: This is not a chairside assisting position.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Comprehensive Care Clinics, ensuring an efficient, organized, and student-focused patient care environment.

Please note: This is not a chairside assisting position.

• Manage the daily operations of the Comprehensive Care Clinics to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Maintain clinical areas in accordance with established infection control and safety protocols.
• Keep clinic spaces clean, well-organized, and stocked with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed to maintain adequate supply levels.
• Coordinate patient flow to support clinical efficiency and student learning.
• Perform additional clinical support duties as needed to assist faculty, students, and clinic operations.

Physical Effort

Standing and walking.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Dental Assistant

Job Family: Health Professionals

Job Sub Family: Clinical Dental

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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