What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at UPMC?
Purpose:
Under general supervision, this person performs 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.
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, this person performs 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.
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
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