Dental Program Trainee - Full-time

p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ubJob Location (Full Address):/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"/p625 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ubOpening:/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Worker Subtype:/pRegularp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Time Type:/pFull timep style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Scheduled Weekly Hours:/p40p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Department:/p920720 EIOH General Dentistryp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Work Shift:/pUR - Day (United States of America)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Range:/pUR URC 201 Hp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Compensation Range:/p$15.50 - $20.09p style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"iThe referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job#39;s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations./i/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ubResponsibilities:/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pGENERAL PURPOSEbrUnder the general direction of leadership, completes a 12-month on-the-job dental assistant training program which consists of classroom learning, observation and hands-on clinical training within the department of hire.p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivJob Description/div/divdivdivdivdivpbESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/b/pulliLearns and performs chair side assistance to dentists and other providers, maintain a sterile environment and aseptic technique, and utilize “four-handed” techniques./liliRetracts the patient’s cheek or tongue, operates oral vacuum evacuating equipment and applies water and air to the field of operation./liliAnticipates day-to-day needs in the clinical environment, including armamentarium, nitrogen tank, and other specific equipment, material and supply needs for patient and provider to ensure smooth operations and patient safety./liliReviews patient record to consider and prepare for the complexity of each visit and/or procedure and the time frame required so patient schedule may be maintained or modified as needed./liliSets up and uses specialized equipment for documentation of vital signs, including pulse oximetry during nitrous oxide or IV sedation cases. Cleans and maintains equipment./liliLearns and adopts necessary skills to take intra-oral, extra-oral, and panorex radiographs. Anticipate diagnostic needs. Develops and mounts radiographs./liliNotifies of patient arrival and escort patients through the clinic./liliProvides special assistance for non-ambulatory patients./liliFollows standard clinical safety protocol for Patient Identification Verification./liliLearns and adopts necessary skills to perform instrument sterilization./liliEnters patient data into the electronic medical record./liliReviews discharge instructions with patient as prepared by provider./liliLearns and adopts necessary skills to perform basic dental laboratory procedures such as pouring models for dentures, partials, and crown models, making bite guards or setting up fluoride trays for preventive therapy./li/ulp/ppOther duties as assigned.br /br /bMINIMUM EDUCATION amp; EXPERIENCE/b/pulliHigh School diploma or equivalent GED preferred/liliOr equivalent combination of education and experience/li/ulpbr /bKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/b/pulliStrong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and interact well with patients, providers and staff required/li/ulpbr /bLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS/b/pulliValid work permit upon hire required/li/ul/div/div/div/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law./pp style="text-align:inherit"/p