Dental Assistant 2

Job Description The School of Dentistry has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant 2 (DA2) to join the Department of Restorative Dentistry in the Graduate Prosthodontics Clinic. The DA2 performs delegated tasks under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor and reports to the Director of the Graduate Prosthodontics Program. The position is responsible for ensuring the Clinic is ready for patient evaluation and treatment and supports residents, faculty, and patients throughout the educational and clinical process. The assistant must comply with all UW School of Dentistry policies and regulations related to health and safety, HIPAA, OSHA, and WISHA. Duties & Responsibilities Clinic Readiness & Patient Care Support Ensure the overall welfare and readiness of the Graduate Prosthodontics Clinic for patient care. Maintain a working knowledge of equipment and materials used for fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics. Be prepared to assist residents with all activities related to patient treatment. Demonstrate and perform four‑handed chairside assisting techniques with residents, including operating water, air, and evacuation systems, assisting with cheek retraction for dental photography, mixing cements, alginate, amalgam, and denture resins, and dispensing various types of impression materials. Daily Clinical Operations Execute the daily operational duties necessary to support a busy dental clinic, including cleaning operatories after each patient and preparing rooms for the next appointment. Perform sterilization and cleaning of instruments and surfaces; operate and maintain sterilization equipment, including daily cleaning of ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave. Clean and maintain sinks, soap dispensers, and towel supplies; run weekly Steri‑strips in the autoclave; clean rim‑lock impression trays weekly; sort, send, and put away laundry weekly. Patient Instruction Provide patients with appropriate home‑care instructions. Additional Duties to Support Efficient and Safe Clinic Operations Check and restock first aid and emergency kits. Assist with front‑desk tasks when needed, including answering phones, taking messages, using the copier/scanner, and checking in patients. Contact referred patients, schedule screening appointments, and support residents with related tasks. Order supplies, restock, and rotate inventory in the dispensary, sterilization room, and clinic areas. Serve as a backup cashier. Minimum Requirements Completion of an accredited training program for dental assistants; current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) or the ability to obtain it within six months; and two years of experience as a dental assistant. One year of additional experience may substitute for the required education. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when legal requirements such as a license, certification, or registration apply. Legal Requirement Registration with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $45,432.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $59,484.00 annual Other Compensation: – Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Employment Type: Regular position FTE (Full‑Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr