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Part-time Research Educational Dental Assistant
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Job Summary
The research, educational and clinical duties of the Research Educational Dental Assistant include:
- Conducting continuous quality improvement by participating in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality metrics in research, education and clinical patient care.
- Refining and enhancing a dental diagnostic terminology in an electronic health record by using the terminology for research, education and patient care, investigating its validity and use from a research perspective.
- Research the dental aspects of patient safety by using patient safety triggers and verifying the triggers accuracy through chart audit.
- Identification, development and use of Dental Quality Improvement in research, education and patient care.
- Assist in educational planning and implementation to predoctoral dental students and residents (Advanced Education in General Dentistry).
- Assist faculty in educational activities, preparation and implementation in individual concepts/topics, sections and courses in Preclinical Education, Biomaterials & Education and AEGD.
- Utilize Clinical Decision Support in an electronic health record to improve knowledge of informatics science as it applies to dentistry.
- Adhering to high standards in research, education and clinical care.
- Adhering to standards of research, education and patient care as defined by the UCSF Institutional Review Board, HIPPA, Infection control.
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Job Summary The research, educational and clinical duties of the Research Educational Dental Assistant include:
- Conducting continuous quality improvement by participating in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality metrics in research, education and clinical patient care.
- Refining and enhancing a dental diagnostic terminology in an electronic health record by using the terminology for research, education and patient care, investigating its validity and use from a research perspective.
- Research the dental aspects of patient safety by using patient safety triggers and verifying the triggers accuracy through chart audit.
- Identification, development and use of Dental Quality Improvement in research, education and patient care.
- Assist in educational planning and implementation to predoctoral dental students and residents (Advanced Education in General Dentistry).
- Assist faculty in educational activities, preparation and implementation in individual concepts/topics, sections and courses in Preclinical Education, Biomaterials & Education and AEGD.
- Utilize Clinical Decision Support in an electronic health record to improve knowledge of informatics science as it applies to dentistry.
- Adhering to high standards in research, education and clinical care.
- Taking ordered dental x-rays.
- Adhering to standards of research, education and patient care as defined by the UCSF Institutional Review Board, HIPPA, Infection control.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $34.32 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate).
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Department Description PRDS is the largest department in the School of Dentistry. The Department is comprised of seven divisions including Behavioral Sciences and Community Dental Education, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Clinical General Dentistry, Pre-Clinical Simulation, Endodontics, Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health, and Prosthodontics.
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SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery.
VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide.
VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate LEADERSHIP in all that we do.
Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership.
The School is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value.
Required Qualifications - HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
- IRB Training
- Must have two years of Dental Assisting experience in a busy group dental practice; Or will provide basic dental terminologies/ process training in the first six months as needed.
- Familiarity with infection control policies and procedures; HIPAA
- Knowledge of Electronic health record and ability to update patients notes, objectives, forms, recent medical and dental history.
- Knowledge of Dental diagnosis: Ability of proper history taking, x-ray exposures and interpretations, diagnostic terminologies, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning.
- Knowledge of high clinical standards in dental practice and the demonstrated ability to implement these standards. Ability to understand patients needs and the knowledge to meet those needs.
- UCSF policies regarding research, education and clinical care, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Experience using Practice Management Software
- Sensitivity to patients cultural backgrounds; and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent multitasking and organization skills with ability to follow through to complete tasks
- Demonstrated excellence in reliability and attendance
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of Dentistry: Thorough academic and clinical knowledge of oral hard and soft tissue conditions. Ability to predict risks, benefits and alternatives of treatment.
- Knowledge using dental electronic health record .
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the worlds leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Organization Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title 009335 CLIN RSCH CRD
Job Category Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)
Employee Class Limited Appt
Percentage 40%
Appointment End Date 31-Dec-2025
Location San Francisco, CA
Campus Parnassus Heights (SF)
Work Style Fully On-Site
Shift Days
Shift Length 8 Hours
Additional Shift Details Monday and Tuesdays most weeks
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Higher Education
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