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Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Dental Assistant in Los Angeles

Inside Higher Ed, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079

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Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and/or Administrator and attending dentists, the incumbent will carry out Dental Assistant functions in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Salary & Compensation

  • UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

  • Dental Terminology Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials,equipment, and procedures relating to dentistry. (Required)
  • Dental Procedures andTechniques Working knowledge of four-handed dentistry, principles of asepsis,aseptic technique, sterilization procedures, operating roomsanitation practices and techniques and infection control. (Required)
  • Inventory Control Knowledge of inventory control systems to maintain stock levels,take an inventory count and prepare reports. (Required)
  • Knowledge of Oral Surgery operating room materials/instrumentation/equipment/furniture and how they are stored and operation of operating room equipment. (Required)
  • Ability to control issuing supplies and equipment to minimize loss and maximize utilization. (Required)
  • Patient relations skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, including difficult patients and infectious-disease patients. (Required)
  • Ability to organize emergency situations and respond appropriately. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding patient care. (Preferred)
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with faculty members, staff and students. (Required)
  • Demonstrated verbal and written skills using English grammar to obtain and provide information, explain policies and procedures and answer the telephone. (Required)
  • Ability to learn new procedures and improve existing skills by participating in various types of training courses. (Required)
  • Organizational skills to set priorities to reflect relative importance of job responsibility. (Required)
  • Ability to handle multiple demands and frequent interruptions, while maintaining a friendly demeanor. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Possession of current California State certification as DentalAssistant, Radiology licensure and CPR certificate. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
  • TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
  • COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
  • CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

EX-Patient Care Technical

Complete Position Description

https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Dental%20Assistant%20(40112563)

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Health Care Provider

  • Industries

    Online Audio and Video Media

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