DENTAL ASSISTANT 2 – DENTAL STERILIZATION

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 School of Dentistry has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant 2 to join their team.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Office of Clinical Services (OCS) supports the operations of multiple School of Dentistry clinics in delivering dental care to the state’s largest and most diverse patient population. We utilize a team-oriented approach and work very hard to serve our patients and students. OCS is committed to providing an environment where every employee feels welcomed, valued, and appreciated.

The UW School of Dentistry (UWSOD) has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant 2 (DA2). This position is located at the SOD UW Magnuson location, which houses The Center for Pediatric Dentistry, Northwest Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Dental Faculty Practice. The DA2 will perform multiple and varied tasks in Dental Sterilization, a unit supporting the sterilization services for 20,000+ patient visits annually. As part of a small team under the direction of the Dental Clinic Supervisor, the DAII uses washers and autoclaves to ensure that sterile instruments, equipment, and related resources are available in sufficient quantities for clinic operation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check instruments and cassettes in and out, keeping detailed records of all assets.
• Maintain and operate autoclaves and sterilization equipment; disinfect items and follow pre- sterilization and sterilization-established protocol. Duties include scrubbing, ultrasonic operation, drying, sorting, resetting, packaging and labeling instrument setups.
• Assemble dental instrument packs.
• Store sterile and disinfected set-ups in preparation for delivery to clinics and providers.
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of student and school-owned instruments.
• Monitor school-owned instruments for breakage and wear; assess replacement needs.
• Maintain the daily log of school-owned instruments and equipment checked in and out to students, staff and faculty on a daily basis. Notify parties when items are missing.
• Monitor and maintain hand pieces sterilization log.
• Perform weekly spore testing on autoclaves and other sterilizers.
• Keep all areas clean, orderly, and neat.
• Provide excellent customer service to faculty, staff, and students.
• Verify correct sterilization cycles.
• Perform basic calculations related to verifying sterilizer functions and inventory control.
• Inspect, assemble, package, label and date instruments and cassettes.
• Enter inventory data using a computer terminal or a manual method.
• Place orders as necessary.
• Complete directly-supervised sterilization training program administered by the School of Dentistry.
• Check in dirty instruments, logging hand pieces in and out, filling instrument request orders and delivering instruments to clinics.
• Conduct infection control protocols in compliance with OSHA & SOD infection control regulations.
• May perform other duties of a DA2 as requested
• Perform additional sterilization duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of an accredited training program for dental assistants; AND current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) OR the ability to obtain same within six months; PLUS two years of experience as a dental assistant. One year of additional dental assistant experience may substitute for required education.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or 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. 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 dso@uw.edu.

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.

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