Dental Assistant - Part Time

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a part time Dental Assistant to work at the main hospital in Lawrenceville, PA. This is a part time, permanent position.

The Dental Assistant, under general supervision, will perform 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.

UPMC is offering a $1500 sign on bonus for this role.

Title and rate of pay will be determined based on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh 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 a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Dental Radiology Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of employment.

• Previous Dental Assistant experience preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Dental Radiology Certificate

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran