**Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a part time Dental Assistant to work at the main hospital location in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh.**

Under general supervision, this person performs duties associated with the delivery of clinical dental care. Interacts favorably with patients, parents, co-workers, supervisors, dentists, and other Hospital staff in a dignified manner so that the Department's operations are orderly, efficient and consistent with Hospital decorum and high standards of professionalism.

UPMC is offering a $1500 sign on bonus for this role.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh patient if applicable.

+ Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.

+ Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.

+ Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four handed dental assisting techniques.

+ Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients.

+ Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist.

+ Take and pour study model impressions, trim and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories.

+ Assist in the clinic and hospital OR and Satellite locations including proper room set up, chair side assisting and clean up in accordance with hospital and clinic standards.

+ Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked.

+ Manage spills and patient accidents

+ Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Dental Radiology Certificate required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Dental Radiology Certificate required upon hire OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Dental Radiology Certificate

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**