Location: Port Allegany,PA, USA
The Dental Assistant under general supervision, 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.
+ **Monday - Thursday**
+ **7:30 am - 5:30 pm**
+ **Off Friday - Sunday and all Major Holidays!**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Page, greet, and seat patients. Weigh the 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 consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by the 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.
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Dental Radiology Certificate is required or obtained within 6 months of employment.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Dental Radiology Certificate
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**