PS Dental Assistant - Wakara Dental Clinic - Sterilization

Job Details

• Open Date: 02/17/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN
  44291B
• Job Title:
  
  PS Dental Assistant
• Working Title:
  
  PS Dental Assistant – Wakara Dental Clinic – Sterilization
• Career Progression Track: UGR
• 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. Hours may vary, based on clinic needs.
• VP Area: U of U Health – Academics
• Department: 01478 – SOD – EDUCATION
• Location:
  
  Campus
• City:
  Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment:
  External Posting
• Pay Rate Range: $18.59 – $24.20
• Close Date: 05/17/2026

This is a benefits‑eligible position including retirement, medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, generous paid time off accruals, tuition reduction and free public transportation. We recognize the value our team members bring to our organization; our culture is one of continuing education and constant growth with potential opportunities for advancement. This position will be located at the Wakara Way Clinic, in our Central Sterilization Department.

The incumbent maintains and operates equipment and instruments under the direction of the department, and provides initial orientation for dental students. 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.

• Performing routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, stocking supplies, and printing and stocking clinic forms.
• Assisting students/dentists with the preparation of procedures, chair side assisting, and radiology positioning and technique.
• Disinfecting, lubricating, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments, cassettes, and equipment for clinic use.
• Adhering to manufacturer and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and equipment.
• Providing technical support to students and faculty.
• Acting to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed.
• Assisting in the tracking of clinic procedures through maintaining and/or entering data.
• Adhering to standards set by OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, CODA and other standards set by the department.
• Participating and contributing in committees and discussions regarding clinic operations, materials, protocols, and/or quality assurance.

• 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 independently.
• Demonstrated computer skills and an ability and willingness to learn new applications and software, procedures and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure that patient information is guarded and respected.
• Ability to navigate a facility with multiple providers and services.

This position requires daily problem solving skills and multi‑tasking. Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in stressful or difficult situations. Care is appropriate to the population served.

Completion of Dental Assistant Course and one year chair‑side experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).…