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Dental Assistant

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Jan 28, 2025

Dental Assistant

F_TEP-Campus Employees

Temporary Employment

83450BR

Job Summary

The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 3 months.

The UCSF School of Dentistry is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty staff, students, and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value.

The student providers in the Dental Student Predoctoral Clinic provide dental treatment to 35,000 patients annually. There are five positions that support the Dispensary/ Central Sterilization Unit in the maintenance of dental inventory. The unit provides direct support to the clinic's logistical activities and maintenance of the equipment. This position is responsible for understanding the protocols for dispensing/restocking materials from the dispensary (dental supplies, procedures associated with the equipment and maintenance of the Predoctoral clinic) as well as floating into the Sterilization Area to support the team in sterilization, and distribution of the student dental instruments. This position will be responsible for the checking in and out dental instruments including the maintenance of the instrument and all aspects of the sterilization process. The Hospital Lab Assistant I will be asked to participate in inventory control, inventory receivables and the delivery of dental supplies to satellite clinic and the Pre-doc Clinic Dispensary.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand protocols for dispensing and restocking materials from the dispensary (dental supplies, equipment procedures, Predoctoral clinic maintenance).
  • Float into the Sterilization Area to support the team in sterilization and distribution of student dental instruments.
  • Check in and out dental instruments.
  • Maintain instruments and all aspects of the sterilization process.
  • Participate in inventory control, inventory receivables, and delivery of dental supplies to satellite clinics and the Pre-doc Clinic Dispensary.

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

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


  • High school diploma and one year of related experience OR equivalent education and experience.
  • 1 - 2 years of experience as a dental assistant or in the sterilization of dental instrumentation.
  • Physical ability to meet the demands of the role.
  • Knowledge of dental terminology, materials, and equipment.
  • Familiarity with sterilization procedures and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Chairside dental assistant experience.

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

009253 HOSP BLANK AST 1

Job Category

Administrative Support, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

40 HOURS PER WEEK

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