Research Teaching Dental Assistant

Preventive & Restor Dent Sci

Part Time

82327BR

Job Summary

The research, educational and clinical duties of the Research Educational Dental Assistant include:

• Conducting continuous quality improvement by participating in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality metrics in research, education and clinical patient care.
• Refining and enhancing a dental diagnostic terminology in an electronic health record by using the terminology for research, education and patient care, investigating its validity and use from a research perspective.
• Research the dental aspects of patient safety by using patient safety triggers and verifying the triggers accuracy through chart audit.
• Identification, development and use of Dental Quality Improvement in research, education and patient care.
• Assist in educational planning, implementation and teaching dentistry to predoctoral dental students and residents (Advanced Education in General Dentistry).
• Assist faculty in educational activities, preparation and implementation in individual concepts/topics, sections and courses in Preclinical Education, Biomaterials & Education and AEGD.
• Utilize Clinical Decision Support in an electronic health record to improve knowledge of informatics science as it applies to dentistry.
• Adhering to high standards in research, education and clinical care.
• Limited Dental Assisting chair-side to dental providers in the provision of general dental care to patients
• Taking ordered dental x-rays.
• Chart dental findings, input medical and dental histories, and general duties of dental assisting including the overall quality of care tasks associated with patient care.
• Adhering to standards of research, education and patient care as defined by the UCSF Institutional Review Board, HIPPA, Infection control.

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

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $27.33 - $34.03 (Hourly Rate).

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Department Description

MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery. VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide. VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate LEADERSHIP in all that we do. Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership. The School 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. We provide comprehensive oral health care services with over 120,000 patient visits per year. We offer a four-year DDS program as well as a two-year program for international dentists that culminates in the DDS degree. We have numerous specialty residencies, PhD and Master's degree programs in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, a combined DDS-PhD program, and a combined PhD-dental specialty training program. Other graduate programs include Craniofacial and Mesenchymal Biology and Bioengineering, and a DDS/MBA program. The School is one of the preeminent oral and craniofacial research enterprises in the world, ranking number one in National Institute of Health funding for 24 consecutive years. The Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences conducts multidisciplinary instruction, research, and patient care programs through its seven divisions: Behavioral Sciences and Community Dental Education; Biomaterials and Bioengineering; Clinical General Dentistry; Endodontics; Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health; Pre-Clinical Simulation; and Prosthodontics. Pre-clinical and clinical educational programs operate within the laboratories and clinics of the dental facilities on campus and through the school's satellite facilities, including the community clinics at San Francisco General Hospital and Buchanan Street. The postprofessional specialty clinic in graduate prosthodontics is located on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of Dental Assisting experience in a busy group dental practice; Or will provide basic dental terminologies/ process training in the first 6 months as needed.
• Knowledge of Electronic health record and ability to update patients notes, objectives, forms, recent medical and dental history
• Knowledge of Dental diagnosis: Ability of proper history taking, x-ray exposures and interpretations, diagnostic terminologies, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning
• Knowledge of high clinical standards in dental practice and the demonstrated ability to implement these standards. Ability to understand patients' needs and the knowledge to meet those needs
• 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
• IRB Training
• Familiarity with infection control policies and procedures; HIPAA

Preferred Qualifications

• UCSF policies regarding research, education and clinical care, including privacy and confidentiality
• Experience using Practice Management Software
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of dental equipment and instruments
• Knowledge using dental electronic health record
• Knowledge of Dentistry: Thorough academic and clinical knowledge of oral hard and soft tissue conditions. Ability to predict risks, benefits and alternatives of treatment.

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

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009199 DENTAL AST

Job Category

Dentistry, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

40%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Monday & Tuesday