Dental Assistant 2

Dental Assistant 2The UW Department of Orthodontics has an outstanding opportunity for Dental Assistant 2 to join their team. Reporting to the clinic manager, the Dental Assistant 2 assists graduate orthodontic residents and faculty in clinical treatment of patients. This is a full-time contract classified position, which is represented by SEIU 925. This position is overtime eligible.Key Responsibilities:Clinical Patient Care & Orthodontic Procedures (30%)Seat and prepare patients for planned procedures, demonstrating appropriate care and concern, and communicate relevant appliance and oral hygiene status to the orthodontic resident.Assess and document patients' oral hygiene and provide instruction and demonstration on oral hygiene techniques, removable appliance wear, elastic wear, appliance care, and patient cooperation.Perform orthodontic clinical procedures as permitted by licensure and as directed by the graduate orthodontic resident or instructor, including:Remove and retie arch wires.Check for loose bands and brackets.Ligate/tie-in arch wires.Place and remove orthodontic separators.Place and remove elastomeric chains.Polish teeth in preparation for banding and bonding.Remove bands and brackets, leaving adhesive as appropriate.Assist with bonding and banding procedures, including proper isolation.Pass orthodontic instruments and provide chairside assistance during procedures.Deliver orthodontic appliances accurately, including Invisalign appliances and composite attachments, and provide appropriate patient instructions.Patient Records, Imaging, Scheduling & Clinic Coordination (20%)Retrieve, enter, update, and maintain appropriate patient information in the electronic dental record.Obtain, expose, and save required patient records and diagnostic materials, including radiographic images, intraoral and extraoral photographs, digital scans, and alginate impressions.Use appropriate software to schedule patient appointments and recall visits as needed for patient care.Monitor patient arrivals and assist with patient flow during clinical hours.Assist with time management and coordination of graduate student appointments while effectively managing assigned responsibilities.Assist with coordination of pre-doctoral orthodontics clerkship activities as required.Clinic Preparation, Infection Control & Inventory (30%)Ensure clinical units are clean, stocked, organized, and ready for patient care at the beginning of each clinic day, including starting chairside computers and required programs.Properly sterilize, prepare, and set up clinical instruments and equipment, including hand instruments, pliers, and handpieces.Monitor and evaluate instrument sterilization and complete required spore testing.Maintain appropriate inventory levels of clinical supplies, patient instructional materials, and other products; assist with product distribution, management, and quantity control.Maintain laundry service for clinic lab coats and support general clinic cleanliness and readiness.Orthodontic Laboratory & Appliance Support (10%)Pour, trim, finish, and polish study models using techniques that produce bubble- and void-free models.Fabricate orthodontic appliances, perform acrylic application, and complete other technical laboratory procedures as directed.Organize, file, and maintain study models, laboratory materials, appliances, and related records as required.Departmental, Educational & General Clinic Support (10%)Provide instruction and guidance on orthodontic procedures to department staff, graduate students, residents, and other personnel as appropriate.Assist with general clinic operations as needed, including telephone coverage, filing, archiving records, and other administrative or operational duties.Actively participate in staff meetings and contribute to effective communication and coordination within the clinic.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Clinic Director.Required QualificationsCompletion of an accredited training program for dental assistants; AND current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) OR the ability to obtain same within six months; PLUS two years of experience as an Orthodontic dental assistant. One year of additional dental assistant experience may substitute for required education.Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.Pay Range Minimum: $45,060.00 annualPay Range Maximum: $60,672.00 annualThis is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory