Job Summary

The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 4 months. Please note this will be 24 hours per week; M-W, 8-5 pm.

The School of Dentistry’s Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences’ Faculty Group Practice (FGP) and the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) comprises of eight to eleven faculty and 4 residents practicing in comprehensive general dentistry. The FGP has one full time dental hygienist, several registered dental assistants, and administrative assistants. The Registered Dental Assistant will be part of a team of clinic staff, setting high standards in customer relations and clinical care for the practice. Incumbent will work chair-side with faculty, take dental x-ray films, chart dental findings, input medical and dental histories, and overall administrative tasks associated with the Practice.

Incumbent will be responsible for assisting several faculty and residents in the treatment of patients with general dentistry and prosthodontics needs (crowns, bridges, removable dentures and implant crowns.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Chairside Assisting

  • Assist dentist in four-handed dentistry
  • Furnish necessary instruments and materials during procedure
  • Anticipate forthcoming procedures and prepare accordingly
  • Responsible for dispensing materials in a prepared manner with proper control for anesthetics, needles, and carpules, utilizing sharps containers

• Infection Control

  • Maintain clean and orderly cubicles
  • Use proper barriers when setting up cubicles
  • After treatment procedures, flush water lines, disinfect (spray and wipe all carts and counters), remove all instruments to sterilization area
  • Always wash hands, use gloves, mask, and wear goggles

• Clinic Operations, Sterilization and Maintenance

  • Monitor and maintain adequate stock supplies
  • Restock doctor’s carts/floor carts as needed
  • During down time, thoroughly clean operatories; scrub down counters, chairs, and units; restock main supply cabinets
  • Monitor schedules, anticipate doctor’s needs, and inform doctors if patients are waiting
  • Perio charting is a priority
  • Presoak in enzyme solution, rinse, place in ultrasonic
  • Remove instruments from ultrasonic, check before wrapping, scrub with wire brush if necessary for appropriate procedures (amal/comp kit, prep kit, hygiene kit)
  • Prepare instruments for Central Sterilization pick-up
  • Wrap and label cassettes if necessary, place in autoclave
  • Always wear gloves, mask, and goggles

• Radiology

  • Perform general radiology procedures including the exposure, development, and mounting of films, and mounting of x-rays
  • Restock and clean radiology unit on a rotating basis with FGP

• Patient Flow

  • Monitor schedules, anticipate doctor’s needs, and inform doctor if patients are waiting
  • Perio charting is a priority
  • Greet and seat patients for Faculty/residents
  • Be aware of patients’ special needs

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• RDA license
• Knowledge of high clinical standards in dental assisting practices and the demonstrated ability to implement these standards. Ability to understand patients’ needs and the knowledge to meet those needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and operation of dental equipment and instruments.
• Sensitivity to patients’ cultural backgrounds; and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent multitasking and organization skills with ability to follow through to complete tasks
• Demonstrated excellence in reliability and attendance
• Must have two years of Dental Assisting experience in a busy group dental practice
• Familiarity with infection control policies and procedures; HIPAA

Preferred Qualifications

• AxiUm Practice Management Software; UCSF policies regarding cashiering, and ordering supplies

License/Certification

RDA

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009196 REG DENTAL AST

Job Category

Dentistry, Professional and Managerial, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

60%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

Other

Additional Shift Details

Monday through Wednesday, 8-5p