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**Open Date** 10/13/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43299B

**Job Title** PS Medical Assistant I

**Working Title** Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Services Assistant, School of Dentistry

**Career Progression Track** UGR

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 24

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday. Hours may vary based on clinic needs.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $20.00 - $24.20

**Close Date** 02/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah School of Dentistry is seeking to immediately fill an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ( OMFS ) Assistant position. The OMFS service line manages a high-acuity patient population with complex medical and surgical needs. The OMFS Assistant is a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant patient care within a hospital-integrated environment.

This position will work with oral maxillofacial surgeons to ensure high-quality patient care at our Wakara Way and University Hospital clinics. This is a part-time position (3 days per week), with strong potential for growth.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and**PROMISE standards**of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure patient medical history documentation is complete and regularly updated. Ensure oral surgeons, anesthesia coordinators, and other pertinent parties are informed of patient information prior to surgery or treatment.

+ Assist oral surgeons with in-clinic procedures by preparing, identifying, and/or providing appropriate instruments.

+ Assist with post-operative wound and follow-up care.

+ Coordinate lab testing and follow-up care instructions.

+ Maintain equipment and supplies.

+ Act to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed.

+ Obtain and upload CBCT images for interpretation.

+ Perform routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance, including but not limited to changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, and stocking supplies.

+ Take and record vitals.

+ Document treatment notes in the electronic health record ( EPIC ).

Minimum Qualifications

+ Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire

+ Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following:

1. State approved EMT course.

2. One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.

3. Medical Assisting education program.

4. University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.

Preferences

Medical knowledge with experience in clinical care in a hospital setting.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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