DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 (0.6 FTE) - University of Washington

Req #: 238784 Department: SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Posting Date: 09/17/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 10/01/2024 Salary: 60% of $3,464 - $4,023 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service is within the Department of Restorative at the School of Dentistry (UW-SOD). It is a is a unique prosthodontic specialty that focusses its efforts on rehabilitation services for individuals who suffer anatomical compromise due to congenital (birth) disorders, trauma, and oral/facial malignancies. The Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service serves a diverse population and is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service has an outstanding opportunity for a **Dental Assistant 1 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)** to expand their scope of practice and develop skills in patient management unique to this practice. The Dental Assistant 1 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv) will report to the Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service and assist the Maxillofacial Prosthodontist in treating patients with complex oral/facial rehabilitation and prosthodontic care. Under direct supervision, the Dental Assistant 1 will assist in dental examinations and treatment of patients, operate equipment, sterilize instruments, mix treatment materials, clean and reset rooms, order and restock supplies, and assist in front desk duties as needed which may include answering phones, retrieve and take messages. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Seat patients, adjust chair and prepare patient for dentist + Assist faculty in various fundamental four-handed techniques such as coordinated placement and removal of rubber dam, instrument exchanges, operate water, air and evacuating equipment. + Prepare and mix amalgam, composite, cement, and medicaments for restorations; mix pumice for prophylaxis; and prepare and mix impression materials. + Makes radiographs: FMX, BW, and PA as indicated by the dentist + Sterilize and prepare instruments for set ups, fill, drain, and clean sterilizer, prepare supplies. + Prepare anesthetic syringes. + Maintain dental records and files; maintain inventory and requisition supplies + Clean and maintain dental chair and equipment. + Clean sinks and check/fill soap dispenser daily. + Run steri-strip once a week in the autoclave + Disinfect and purge dental unit water systems as required + Shocks dental units as indicated + Clean amalgam trap as indicated + Order and restock supplies as needed. + Instruct patients in home care. + Keep all areas, clean, orderly, and neat + Administrative assistant duties as needed, which may include answering phones, retrieve, and take messages, operate the copier/scanner, and schedule appointments. + Provide excellent customer service + Perform related duties as required. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Completion of a training program for dental assistants; current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) or the ability to obtain same within six months; or six months of dental assistant experience OR equivalent education/experience. **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, or ability to obtain within 1 month **LEGAL REQUIRMENT** Registration with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.