Job Information
University of Rochester Dental Assistant (S) in Rochester, New York
Responsibilities
Supervision and Direction Received:
General direction by the Lead Dental Assistant or Department Administrator on matters relating to practice operations.
Job Summary :
Participates in the daily operations of the Orthodontic/TMJD Clinical Program. Works primarily as the sterilization assistant for the division. Sterilizes instruments in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Division and Center. Orders supplies and instruments needed for the sterilization area. Provides chairside assistance where needed. Provides exemplary customer service to patients and care providers. Provides administrative duties to department as needed.
Job Duties :
Maintains responsibility for the daily operation of the sterilization room and Labs. Ensures instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, maintained and distributed. Cleans, organizes and maintains sterilization area including maintaining equipment, keeping inventory of supplies, organizing and storing hazardous materials and maintaining assigned log books. (70%)
Participates in daily operation of clinic including: (30%)
Ordering & Inventory of Supplies
Stocking chairside cabinets
Cleaning & maintaining traps, suction, lights, cabinets, dental chairs, etc.
Assisting Residents with chairside procedures
Attends infection control meetings as representative from Orthodontic/TMJD Division
Maintains infection control policies and procedures including required education
NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.
Essential Duties of the Job:
Ability to work and interact in a culturally diverse environment
Ability to work in confined spaces
Personally committed to understanding and meeting the unique needs of internal and external customers
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to complete duties within the specified timeframe and maintain the established clinic schedule
Demonstrates an ability to multi-task to ensure department goals are met as planned
Ability to have a flexible schedule
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited school of dental assisting or comparable experience required.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $19.91 - $26.88 Hourly
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
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