Dental Assistant

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health – Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services.
These roles encompass a wide range of responsibilities focused on the care, treatment, and maintenance of oral health. Responsibilities include the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and other structures of the mouth.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty spend the majority of their time delivering support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are limited without additional education or significant training and experience.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Successful completion of a Dental Radiation Safety Course by an Accredited Program of Study required.
• Experience:
  
  None.
• Licensure:
  American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Dental Assistant Certification within two years of hire.

Job requires sitting or standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending, stooping, traveling, stepping, and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift, push or pull less than 20 lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, radiation, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: $17.65 - $27.36 Hourly

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. It offers a range of services across three community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, North Virginia, and beyond.