Dental Aide

Job TitleUnder the general direction of a Licensed Team Member, performs a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in support of clinical care activities in a dental outpatient environment.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Purpose: Under the general direction of a Licensed Team Member, performs a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in support of clinical care activities in a dental outpatient environment.Essential Functions:Maintains inventory of equipment, instruments and supplies.Assists with replacements/repairs.Maximizes room utilization through inventory, stocking, cleaning of operatories, and daily preparation of dental units.Maintains cleanliness of waiting room.Anticipates and prepares equipment, material, and supply needs in consideration of patient/procedure complexity in support of timely and efficient clinic operations and provider schedules.Contacts patients to schedule/reschedule patient appointments.Maintains accurate demographic information in the scheduling system.Notifies of patient arrival and escorts patients through the clinic.Provides special assistance for non-ambulatory patients.Follows standard clinical safety protocol for Patient Identification Verification.Enters patient data into the electronic medical record.Reviews discharge instructions with patient as prepared by provider.Implements standard infection prevention measures, such as hand hygiene and surface decontamination, in accordance with EIOH infection prevention policy.Performs basic dental laboratory procedures such as model pouring for dentures and partials.Collects data for quality improvement/departmental studies.Supports and assists in research as directed.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Education & ExperienceHigh School diploma or High School Student in good academic standing requiredOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and computer experience preferredThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.