PS Dental Assistant - Wakara Dental Clinic - Sterilization

PS Dental Assistant - Wakara Dental Clinic - Sterilization

This is a benefits-eligible position including : retirement, medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, generous paid time off accruals, tuition reduction and free public transportation. We recognize the value our team members bring to our organization; our culture is one of continuing education and constant growth with potential opportunities for advancement. This position will be located at the Wakara Way Clinic, in our Central Sterilization Department. The incumbent maintains and operates equipment and instruments under the direction of the department, and provides initial orientation for dental students. Care is appropriate to the population served. As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities :

• Performing routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, stocking supplies, and printing and stocking clinic forms.
• Assisting students / dentists with the preparation of procedures, chair side assisting, and radiology positioning and technique.
• Disinfecting, lubricating, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments, cassettes, and equipment for clinic use.
• Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment.
• Providing technical support to students and faculty.
• Acting to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed.
• Assisting in the tracking of clinic procedures through maintaining and / or entering data.
• Adhering to standards set by OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, CODA and other standards set by the department.
• Participating and contributing in committees and discussions regarding clinic operations, materials, protocols, and / or quality assurance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Problem Solving : This position requires daily problem solving skills and multi-tasking. Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations. Care is appropriate to the population served.

Minimum Qualifications :

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.