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HOSPITAL DENTISTRY ASSISTANT SPECIALIST (Fixed Duration/Temporary) at University of Washington
Last updated: August 01, 2024
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| Title | HOSPITAL DENTISTRY ASSISTANT SPECIALIST (Fixed Duration/Temporary) |
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| Company | University of Washington |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Description |
Req #: 237462 Department: DENTISTRY:DEPT. OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Appointing Department Web Address: https://dental.washington.edu/dept-oms/ Posting Date: 09/10/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 09/18/2024 Salary: $4399 - $6301 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf) 09/10/2024: Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received. 08/13/2024: Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) at the UW School of Dentistry specializes in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of diseases associated with the face and jaws such as trauma, infections, disorders, and cancer associated with the face and neck. Our clinics work closely with residents acquiring their OMS certification and the school’s General Practice program, giving students unique learning experiences like extractions, implant placements, and dental anesthesia and sedation in a clinic setting. Our clinic, Northwest Center for Oral and Facial Surgery, is located at 6222 NE 74th St, Building 25, within Warren G. Magnuson Park. Our core values include compassion and respect for our patients, high moral and ethical standards, and a commitment to evidence-based and technically excellent clinical practices. In addition, whereas we serve a diverse population, we are equally committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Hospital Dentistry Assistant Specialist. The Hospital Dentistry Assistant Specialist (HDA) performs delegated tasks under the direct supervision of the Dental Clinic Supervisor. These tasks include direct patient care, technical procedures, and the preparation and monitoring of patients undergoing surgery and dental procedures in ambulatory, recovery, and clinical care settings at our Sand Point clinic – the Northwest Center for Oral and Facial Surgery - OMFS Faculty-Resident Clinic. Normal job duties will include setting up and preparing for IV sedation and general anesthesia patients, including their operatory, sterilization, and turning over rooms. The HDA role provides dental assistance to oral and maxillofacial residents, faculty, and affiliated surgeons. Successful candidates have at least 18 months of experience working in an oral surgery clinic, are DAANCE certified (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination) and IV certified. Duties and Responsibilities: The HDA provides patient care assistance in many different areas of the clinic. • Assist faculty surgeons and residents in chair-side, ambulatory, and recovery of IV sedation/oral sedation and clinical care settings in the treatment of medically compromised and special needs patients, and those requiring general or routine oral care. • Maintain IV, controlled substance, non-narcotic drug inventories, specialized equipment and instrumentation, and medical and surgical supply inventories. Check emergency drugs for expiration dates. • Under close supervision, initiate and discontinue an intravenous line for a patient being prepared to receive intravenous medication, sedation or general anesthesia. Adjust the rate of intravenous fluids infusion only to maintain or keep the line patent or open. • Under direct supervision, draw up and prepare medication, follow instructions to deliver medication into an intravenous line upon verbal command. Adjust the rate of intravenous fluids infusion beyond a keep-open rate. Adjust an electronic device to provide medications, such as an infusion pump. Administer emergency medications to a patient in order to assist in an emergency. • Prepare patient for surgery, including placement of sterile surgical drapes. Attach monitors, including pulse oximeter, automatic blood pressure device, and EKG. Monitor, assess, interpret, and record vital signs including pulse oximetry during IV sedation and general anesthesia and throughout the recovery period. • Present and document preoperative and postoperative care instruction for general anesthesia and IV sedation patients in the hospital dentistry and oral surgery settings. • Work up of orthognathic surgical cases, by obtaining pre-operative records including, but not limited to bite records, impressions, facebows, clinical photographs, radiographs, and etc. Present and document preoperative and postoperative care instruction for general anesthesia and IV sedation patients. • Assist patient with wheelchair and gurney transfer. Provide nutritional guide and review dietary guidelines post-surgery. Pre-op and post-op preparation with patient and respond appropriately to questions during recovery. Provide post-surgical wound care. • Clean all operatories and clinic area; and prepare treatment areas; deliver hazardous waste to proper facility. Manage patient flow and ensure availability of patient record (x-rays, satellite charts, medical records, and any clinical records) at the time of patient’s visit and/or appointment. • Oversee clinic operations to ensure the day-to-day and cyclic requirements are met, including the management of multiple operatory chairs simultaneously. • Instruct and orient new clinic staff and new residents in the use of equipment (such as x-ray machine and other equipment devices) and monitor use and surgical case preparation. • Articulate appropriate workplace behavior and fostering compliance, identifying concerns and/or problems, and utilizing appropriate resources to assist in resolution. • Implants: maintains implant inventory and equipment. Assists the surgeons with implant placement by ensuring a sterile environment. Prepares the surgical suite with the appropriate set up including handpieces and graft materials. • Oversee and enforce aseptic and sterile protocols, by following Washington State infection control protocols and guidelines and adhere to WISHA/OSHA regulations. Ensure clinic follows current HIPAA policies regarding PHI related to IT equipment, email communication, phone or other communication, and proper handling, disposal or destruction of information and documents. • Performs related duties as required. • The person in this position must be professional, reliable and safely provide quality care at all times. Minimum Qualifications: • Completion of an accredited training program for dental assistants, AND current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) OR the ability to obtain same within six months. • Three years of experience in a general dentistry and one year of experience in specialty practice (such as endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, or hospital dentistry) or equivalent education/experience. Legal/Licensing Requirements: Registered with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. |
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United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)
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