Dental Assistant

Job Description: The Dental Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks in a surgical or clinic setting as instructed by a licensed professional. Essential Functions Gather and maintain equipment, instruments, and supplies for dental procedures Assist licensed professionals during dental procedures in clinic or surgical settings Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patient care Perform patient charting, documentation, and obtain x-rays Sterilize instruments, handle medications, and manage specimens Skil lls Dental Care Chairside Assisting Communication Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient Care Clinical Support Work Collaboratively X-Rays Shift details: Part time, 26hrs/wk. Monday - Thursday. Minimum Qualifications Utah Radiology Certification (If working in dental clinic) BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers Basic computer skills Preferred Qualifications Dental Assistant Program Completion Dental office or pediatric surgical experience Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location Primary Childrens Outpatient Clinic Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 26 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $20.07 - $28.59 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here ( Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr