Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00090591	Working Title: Dental Assistant
Department Name: COD-Lincoln Clinic Administration UNMC	Reports To Title: Dental Services Manager

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	ESSENTIAL FUNCTION	TASKS
Chairside Dental Assistant	90		1. Perform chairside assistance in assigned student group for all dental treatment procedures, including CAD CAM, Implant and Laser procedures. (E) 2. Assist in, perform and demonstrate dental services such as; four-handed dentistry, taking and processing impressions/radiographs, patient management and other dental techniques. (E) 3. Prepare dental instruments and materials necessary for the treatment of patients; clean-up of chair, instruments and materials after the procedures have been completed. (E) 4. Support and backup peers in other assigned student groups as needed. (E)
Supply Maintenance/Inventory	10		1. Assist in maintaining instruments, equipment and materials by disinfection and sterilization processes. (E) 2. Monitor inventory and inform/order supplies, as needed and/or as directed by Supervisor. (D) 3. Support and backup peers in other assigned student groups as needed. (E)

RESPONSIBILITY

TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

TASKS

Chairside Dental Assistant

1. Perform chairside assistance in assigned student group for all dental treatment procedures, including CAD CAM, Implant and Laser procedures. (E)
2. Assist in, perform and demonstrate dental services such as; four-handed dentistry, taking and processing impressions/radiographs, patient management and other dental techniques. (E)
3. Prepare dental instruments and materials necessary for the treatment of patients; clean-up of chair, instruments and materials after the procedures have been completed. (E)
4. Support and backup peers in other assigned student groups as needed. (E)

Supply Maintenance/Inventory

1. Assist in maintaining instruments, equipment and materials by disinfection and sterilization processes. (E)
2. Monitor inventory and inform/order supplies, as needed and/or as directed by Supervisor. (D)
3. Support and backup peers in other assigned student groups as needed. (E)

Zone Definition Factors

Impact

How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

Efficiency in patient care impacts clinical income

What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

Efficiency in patient care impacts clinical income and student clinical experiences.

Contacts and Communications

TYPE OF CONTACT	LEVEL OF CONTACT	FREQUENCY OF CONTACT	PURPOSE OF CONTACT
Patients	External to UNMC	Daily	To provide patient care by assisting dental treatment procedures
Students, faculty and staff	Within Department	Daily	To assist in dental procedures

Supervision Received

Works under limited supervision. Performs duties with independence, using professional judgment and initiative to make decisions within established guidelines. The Dental Services Manager is available for consultation on unusual or complex matters.

Supervision Exercised

Does this position supervise?:

Type of Supervision Exercised:

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Clinical

If Other/Combined Environment, please explain:

Laboratory environment

Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency

Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

All Age Group

Activity Frequency

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)	Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)	Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)	Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required	Crawling: Not Required
Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%)	Climbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs	Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 21 - 40 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%) 21 - 40 lbs	Pull: Occasionally (1-33%) 21 - 40 lbs

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

Exposure

Animals (Category 1): NO	Moving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NO	Biohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: YES	Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NO	Noise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NO	Working from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NO	Confined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NO	Dust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

Use of Protective Equipment

Hearing Protection: NO	Eye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO	Protective Clothing: YES

If other protection, please explain:

Gloves, mask, coat/gown, safety eyewear

Use of Hands/ Wrists

Keyboard: YES	Pipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: YES	Grasping: YES
Repetitive Motion: YES

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

Sensory

Ability to Speak: YES	Depth Perception: YES
Hearing: NO	Distant Vision: NO
Sight: YES	Near Vision: YES
Color Vision: YES	Peripheral Vision: YES

Emergency Conditions

During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential: