**Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time dental assistant to work at the main hospital campus 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 $3000 sign on bonus for this role with a 2 year work commitment. **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**