PS Dental Assistant- Wakara Dental Clinic

Details

Open Date 12/23/2025

Requisition Number PRN
43913B

Job Title PS Dental Assistant

Working Title PS Dental Assistant
- Wakara Dental Clinic

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Hours may vary depending on clinic needs.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment Internal to the Department

Pay Rate Range $18.59 - 22.00

Close Date 03/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

This position will be located at the Wakara Way Clinic, where the University of Utah School of Dentistry provides care to local residents. This position assists dental students and attending dentists with routine as well as restorative and surgical procedures. The incumbent maintains and operates equipment and instruments under the direction of the department, and provides initial orientation for dental students.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. Care is appropriate to the population served.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Employees may be required to assist in other areas of the clinic as needed.

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the patient demographic served.
• Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy while developing relationships with patients, guests and coworkers.
• Ability to provide care as detailed in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to be highly motivated and pay attention to detail with a passion to provide excellent patient care in a fast paced and evolving environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and…