DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 / PART-TIME / 60% FTE

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

School of Dentistry has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant 1.

The Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service is within the Department of Restorative at the School of Dentistry (UW-SOD).  It is a is a unique prosthodontic specialty that focusses its efforts on rehabilitation services for individuals who suffer anatomical compromise due to congenital (birth) disorders, trauma, and oral/facial malignancies.   The Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service serves a diverse population and is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant 1 to expand their scope of practice and develop skills in patient management unique to this practice.    The Dental Assistant 1 will report to the Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service and assist the Maxillofacial Prosthodontist in treating patients with complex oral/facial rehabilitation and prosthodontic care.   Under direct supervision, the Dental Assistant 1 will assist in dental examinations and treatment of patients, operate equipment, sterilize instruments, mix treatment materials, clean and reset rooms, order and restock supplies, and assist in front desk duties as needed which may include answering phones, retrieve and take messages.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Seat patients, adjust chair and prepare patient for dentist
• Assist faculty in various fundamental four-handed techniques such as coordinated placement and removal of rubber dam, instrument exchanges, operate water, air and evacuating equipment.
• Prepare and mix amalgam, composite, cement, and medicaments for restorations; mix pumice for prophylaxis; and prepare and mix impression materials.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments for set ups, fill, drain, and clean sterilizer, prepare supplies.
• Prepare anesthetic syringes.
• Maintain dental records and files; maintain inventory and requisition supplies
• Clean and maintain dental chair and equipment.
• Clean sinks and check/fill soap dispenser daily.
• Run steri strip once a week in the autoclave
• Run eye wash station weekly
• Clean rim lock impression trays once a week.
• Order and restock supplies as needed.
• Instruct patients in home care.
• Keep all areas, clean, orderly, and neat
• Assist in front desk duties as needed, which may include answering phones, retrieve, and take messages, operate the copier/scanner, and schedule appointments.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a training program for dental assistants; current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) or the ability to obtain same within six months; or six months of dental assistant experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certificate, or ability to obtain within 1 month
Legal Requirement
Registration with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.