Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Dental Assistant, Clinics
Classification Title Dental Assistant
Department Clinics
Posting Number C240047
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/49403
Employer State
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term Permanent
Classified Position Type Non-Competitive Classified
Temporary Until
Salary Grade SG08

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Dental Assistant. UB Dental is a vital part of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. As a teaching facility, we offer our dental students the opportunity to work closely with patients of all ages. In addition, we are a safety net for the Buffalo-Niagara region, providing dental care for thousands of people each year throughout the community.

As a Dental Assistant, you will:

• Serve as chair-side assistant to licensed dental practitioners, and dental students (pre-doctoral, post graduate and residents) in examination and treatment of patients in all phases of dentistry.
• Obtain and replenish supplies, filing and setting up operatories for all necessary procedures.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and keep abreast of new developments, techniques and materials as they come about, and insure adherence to proper infection control protocol.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Departmental Operating Needs
Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must have high school diploma; and either 1 year of experience in Dental Assisting or have graduated from an accredited program in Dental Assisting.

Preferred Qualifications

• DANB Certified Dental Assistant ( CDA ) preferred.
• CPR Certification.
• 3 years of Dental Assistant experience

Physical Demands
Salary Range $38,073
Additional Salary Information $4,000 Geographic Pay Differential will be added to salary
Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Optional: please attach a CPR certification for Basic Life Support under "Certifications."

Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Lisa Durand
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Senior Dental Assistant
Contact's Email lmdurand@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-6445

Posting Dates

Posted 03/01/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be Filled

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Dental Assisting Certificate
4. Certifications