Dental Assistant 2 Job at University of Washington in Seattle

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The School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, seeks a Dental Assistant 2 to join their team. The department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and emphasizes teamwork to ensure the best patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform expanded dental assistant duties including chairside assisting with endodontic procedures; instruct graduate and predoctoral students in expanded dental assistant duties, instrument exchanges, and related clinical activities.
• Order and inventory control, assist with patient check-in when needed, coordinate clerical activities, and support patient care in the clinic.
• Before Appointment (AM/PM) tasks: Set up clinical units and sterilize endodontic instruments; maintain endodontic specialty equipment; set up an overflow unit as needed.
• During Appointment: Greet and seat patients, adjust chair, prepare patient for dentist; chairside assisting with endodontic procedures (root canal treatments, retreatments, apicoectomy, intracoronal bleaching); check with residents to ensure necessary materials; supervise/lead Dental Assistant 1 and other support staff; instruct patients in home care; take digital radiographs; operate water, air, and evacuating equipment; prepare and mix temporary materials; deliver and set up nitrous oxide and oxygen.
• Lead four-handed instrument exchanges and ensure residents have materials for procedures.
• After Appointment (AM/PM) tasks: Clean and maintain dental chairs and equipment; maintain endodontic instruments and handpieces; set up units.
• Other duties: Assist with inventory of clinical supplies and restocking; water shocking and testing; may perform all duties of a Dental Assistant 1; perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting training program; AND current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) OR the ability to obtain within six months; PLUS two years of experience as a dental assistant. One year of additional dental assistant experience may substitute for required education.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Licensing and Other Requirements

• Registration with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: $44,172.00 annual
• Pay Range Maximum: $59,484.00 annual
• Benefits: For information about benefits, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Employment Type: Full-time; Regular
• FTE: 100.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About The UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees enjoy benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a diverse environment.

Our Commitment
The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.