AEGD Dental Assistant

Department Summary Aspiring to be a community of faculty, staff, students and patients, where a sense of belonging and respect is felt by all, is a culture that's deeply ingrained into our daily actions. And encouraging an environment of engagement and productive dialogue helps to foster our core values of compassion, tolerance, and mutual respect. Position Summary The UCLA School of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Clinic. The Dental Assistant provides comprehensive clinical and administrative support. This role includes chair-side assisting for a range of dental procedures including restorative, periodontal, endodontic, oral surgery, implant, and IV sedation cases. When not assisting clinically, the incumbent performs sterilization duties and supports front office operations through a scheduled monthly rotation. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment, and procedures related to dentistry. (Required) Demonstrated skill in scrupulously following sterilization procedures. (Required) Working knowledge of fourhanded dentistry. (Required) Ability to work with infectious disease patients. (Required) Working knowledge of principles of asepsis, sterilization procedures and infection control. (Required) Working knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding patient care (Required) Demonstrated skill in managing multiple demands and frequent interruptions and maintain a professional demeanor. (Required) Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. (Required) Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationship with faculty members, co-workers, students, patients and staff. (Required) Demonstrated verbal skills using English grammar to obtain and provide information, explain policies and procedures to new co-workers, and answer the telephone/schedule patients when necessary. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Current California certification as Dental Assistant (Required) California State Radiation Safety license (Required) CPR certificate (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test. COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". Schedule 8:30am-5:30pm Union/Policy Covered EX-Patient Care Technical Complete Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr