Job detail

Dental Assistant

University of Pittsburgh

#Patient Charting #Sterilization #Oral Hygiene #Radiography #General Anesthesia #Sedation #Dental Assisting #Dental Specialty Clinic

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

Performs chairside assisting and radiography for patients in a specialty clinic, including those under sedation. Manages patient documentation, equipment maintenance, and strict sterilization procedures.

Requirements summary

Must be able to provide client-based oral hygiene and appliance care. Required to follow all applicable regulations regarding patient charting and clinic sanitization.

Equipment MaintenanceSterilizationPatient DocumentationSanitizationRadiographyChairside AssistingAppliance CareOral Hygiene Care

Job description

Performs chairside dental assisting and radiography in a dental specialty clinic with patients who may have received sedation and/or outpatient general anesthesia. Provides client-based oral hygiene and appliance care and completes patient chart documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations. Maintains equipment, dispenses supplies, sets up for all procedures, and follows proper sanitization and sterilization procedures.