Dental Assistant 2

Dental Assistant - Oral Radiology

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 - Oral Radiology (Dental Assistant 2) to join their team. Within the School of Dentistry, there are thirteen clinics where pre-doctoral and graduate dental students are provided with education while also providing care to patients. Faculty and staff oversee these dentists-in-training. To support the educational mission of the school, the Dental Assistant Oral Radiology in the Oral Radiology Clinic. Based on patient treatment procedure and staffing needs, this role will also provide backup support to the D2 and D3 clinics for predoctoral students, and the D2 / D3 clinic dispensaries. In addition, this individual will float as needed in other predoctoral or graduate clinics within the UW School of Dentistry.

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. Reporting to the Dental Clinic Supervisor 1 and Clinic Manager, the Dental Assistant Oral Radiology is expected to interact on a professional basis with students and the workforce at all times and provide excellent customer service to our patients. Participate in UWSOD-required trainings such as health and safety, HIPAA, FERPA, BBP, and other Relias trainings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Radiology Responsibilities :

• Independently operate equipment to take a full range of routine and complex digital intraoral and extraoral radiographs, including periapical, bitewing, panoramic, occlusal, and lateral images, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans.
• Take CBCT images.
• Additional Oral Radiology Clinic duties : Export CBCT images to providers.
• Review radiographs for quality control and input digital images into dental management software, process, and route images to appropriate recipients.
• Assist with instruction of students in x-ray intraoral techniques and demonstrate the proper use of X-ray equipment and digital imagery, e.g., methods to capture parallel and bisecting angles.
• Assist faculty with students' clinical / laboratory experience; provide input to students on appropriate X-ray procedures; provide feedback on technical quality of student-exposed radiographs.
• Alert Supervisor and Dental Maintenance (DentFix) for any equipment malfunctions on a timely basis and work with Scientific Instruments as needed.
• Participate in quality control testing such as assisting in densitometric studies.
• Comply with and enforce radiation health and safety procedures and infection control procedures. Perform related duties as assigned.

Dental Assisting Responsibilities :

Sterilization Responsibilities :

Dispensary Responsibilities :

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.

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%

Union / Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

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 committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability