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Job Description

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.

The Department of Endodontics at the School of Dentistry has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant 2 to join their team.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Department of Endodontics at the School of Dentistry is one of the premier clinical training programs for endodontists in the country. Our faculty, staff, and students have a teamwork approach to clinical care to ensure the patient has the best possible treatment experience. The Department of Endodontics is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Dental Assistant 2 under general supervision, will perform expanded dental assistant duties such as chairside assisting with various endodontics procedures; instruct graduate students and predoctoral students in expanded dental assistant duties, proper utilization of a dental assistant, instrument exchanges, and related functions and activities of a dental setting. Other duties may include ordering and inventory control, assisting with patient check-in when needed, coordinating clerical activities, and activities for patient care in the clinic.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

_Before Appointment (AM/PM) 25%_

+ Set up clinical units and sterilization of endodontic instruments; maintain endodontic specialty equipment; and set up the overflow unit as an additional unit for endodontics procedures if needed.

_During the Appointment 35%_

+ Greet and seat patients, adjust chair and prepare patient for dentist.

+ Chairside assisting with various endodontic procedures including but not limited to root canal treatments (RCT anterior, RCT bicuspid, RCT molar with three canals), retreatment of previous root canal (anterior, bicuspid, and molar), apicoectomy (root-end resection), and intracoronal bleaching.

+ Check with residents during each clinical session to insure they have the necessary materials for root canal procedures.

+ Instruct graduate students and predoctoral students in expanded dental assistant duties, proper use of a dental assistant, instrument exchanges, prepare drainage materials for an incision and drainage procedure, and other activities of a dental setting.

+ Take digital radiographs; operate water, air, and evacuating equipment.

+ Prepare and mix temporary treatment materials.

+ Deliver and set-up nitrous oxide and oxygen tanks weighing approx. 20-25 lbs.

+ Demonstrate four-handed instrument exchanges.

+ Lead the work of a Dental Assistant 1 and other support staff.

+ Instruct patients in home care.

_After the Appointment (AM/PM) 30%_

+ Clean and maintain dental chairs and equipment.

+ Maintain endodontic instruments and handpieces

+ Set-up units

_Other 10%_

+ Assist with inventory of clinical supplies and restocking

+ Water shocking and testing

+ May perform all duties of a Dental Assistant 1

+ 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.

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

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

+ Registration with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$44,172.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$59,484.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.