Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a part time Dental Assistant to work at the main hospital in Lawrenceville, PA.

The Dental Assistant, under general supervision, will perform 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.

UPMC is offering a $1500 sign on bonus for this role.

Title and rate of pay will be determined based on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

* Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh 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 a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by 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.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Dental Radiology Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of employment.

* Previous Dental Assistant experience preferred

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

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran