The Dental Assistant under general supervision, 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. + **Monday - Thursday** + **7:30 am - 5:30 pm** + **Off Friday - Sunday and all Major Holidays!** **Responsibilities:** + Page, greet, and seat patients. Weigh the patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse. + 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. + Take and pour study model impressions, trim, and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories + Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism. + Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents + Take and develop radiographs of consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by the dentist. + Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients. + Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four-handed dental assisting techniques. + Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator. + High school diploma or equivalent. + Dental Radiology Certificate is required or obtained within 6 months of employment. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Dental Radiology Certificate 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**