Dental Assistant - Research Assistant

Research Teaching Dental Assistant

Preventive & Restor Dent Sci

Part Time

69785BR

Job Summary

The research, educational and clinical duties of the Research Educational Dental Assistant include:

• Conducting continuous quality improvement by participating in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality metrics in research, education and clinical patient care.
• Refining and enhancing a dental diagnostic terminology in an electronic health record by using the terminology for research, education and patient care, investigating its validity and use from a research perspective.
• Research the dental aspects of patient safety by using patient safety triggers and verifying the triggers accuracy through chart audit.
• Identification, development and use of Dental Quality Improvement in research, education and patient care.
• Assist in educational planning, implementation and teaching dentistry to predoctoral dental students and residents (Advanced Education in General Dentistry).
• Assist faculty in educational activities, preparation and implementation in individual concepts/topics, sections and courses in Preclinical Education, Biomaterials & Education and AEGD.
• Utilize Clinical Decision Support in an electronic health record to improve knowledge of informatics science as it applies to dentistry.
• Adhering to high standards in research, education and clinical care.
• Limited Dental Assisting chair-side to dental providers in the provision of general dental care to patients
• Taking ordered dental x-rays.
• Chart dental findings, input medical and dental histories, and general duties of dental assisting including the overall quality of care tasks associated with patient care.
• Adhering to standards of research, education and patient care as defined by the UCSF Institutional Review Board, HIPPA, Infection control.

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Department Description

The UCSF DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE & RESTORATIVE DENTAL SCIENCES (PRDS) has a robust and expanding scientific research program. The School of Dentistry at UCSF is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from a California Board-approved RDA program. Completion of a minimum of 15 months of dental assistant work experience under a licensed dentist in the US. For example: Completion of 4-month program approved by the California Department of Education and 11 months of work under licensed dentist in US.
• Must have two years of Dental Assisting experience in a busy group dental practice;
• Familiarity with infection control policies and procedures; HIPAA
• IRB Training
• Knowledge of Dentistry: Thorough academic and clinical knowledge of oral hard and soft tissue conditions. Ability to predict risks, benefits and alternatives of treatment.
• Knowledge of Electronic health record and ability to update patients notes, objectives, forms, recent medical and dental history
• Knowledge of Dental diagnosis: Ability of proper history taking, x-ray exposures and interpretations, diagnostic terminologies, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning
• Knowledge of high clinical standards in dental practice and the demonstrated ability to implement these standards. Ability to understand patients’ needs and the knowledge to meet those needs
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of dental equipment and instruments
• Sensitivity to patients’ cultural backgrounds; and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent multitasking and organization skills with ability to follow through to complete tasks
• Demonstrated excellence in reliability and attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• UCSF policies regarding research, education and clinical care, including privacy and confidentiality
• Experience using Practice Management Software
• Knowledge using dental electronic health record

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.64 - $31.14 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Francisco, CA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location