F_TEP-Campus Employees
Temporary Employment
84392BR
Job Summary
The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 3 months.
The School of Dentistry’s Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences’ Prosthodontic Clinic comprises of 9 resident and the Faculty Practice has four (4) faculty practitioners. The Prosthodontic Clinic has one full time dental hygienist, three (3) registered dental assistants, and two (2) 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 one (1) faculty in the treatment of patients with general dentistry and prosthodontics needs (crowns, bridges, removable dentures and implant crowns.)
Key Responsibilities
Chairside Assisting
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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
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
Administrative Support, Dentistry, Temporary Employment
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Temporary Employment
Percentage
80%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday through Thursdays, 8-5p
Temporary Employment
84392BR
Job Summary
The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 3 months.
The School of Dentistry’s Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences’ Prosthodontic Clinic comprises of 9 resident and the Faculty Practice has four (4) faculty practitioners. The Prosthodontic Clinic has one full time dental hygienist, three (3) registered dental assistants, and two (2) 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 one (1) faculty 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 procedures.
- 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.
- 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), and remove all instruments to the sterilization area.
- ALWAYS wash hands, use gloves, mask, and goggles.
- Presoak in enzyme solution, rinse, and place in ultrasonic.
- Remove instruments from ultrasonic, check before wrapping, and scrub with a wire brush if necessary for appropriate procedures (amalgam/composite kit, prep kit, hygiene kit).
- Prepare instruments for Central Sterilization pick-up.
- If necessary, wrap and label cassettes, place in autoclave.
- ALWAYS wear gloves, mask, and goggles.
- Perform general radiology procedures including the exposure, development, and mounting of films and x-rays.
- Restock and clean radiology unit on a rotating basis with FGP.
- Monitor and maintain adequate stock supplies.
- Restock doctor’s carts/floor carts as needed.
- During downtime (doctors in class or attending conferences), thoroughly clean operatories, scrub down counters, chairs, and units, and restock main supply cabinets.
- Monitor schedules and anticipate doctor’s needs.
- Inform doctors if patients are waiting.
- Perio charting is a priority.
- Greet and seat patients for faculty/residents.
- Be aware of patients’ special needs.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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
- 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.
- 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.
- AxiUm Practice Management Software; UCSF policies regarding cashiering, and ordering supplies
- Must be a Registered Dental Assistant and maintain California X-ray Safety License.
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
Administrative Support, Dentistry, Temporary Employment
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Temporary Employment
Percentage
80%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday through Thursdays, 8-5p