AEGD Dental Assistant

DENTAL AST (009199)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT136000-JC009199-PD168176

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1001615

Approved Date:

4/17/2026 4:16:16 PM

Date Last Edited:

4/17/2026 4:16:14 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

4/11/2023

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2100O

Organization:

DENTISTRY

Division Code:

2110D

Division:

CLINICAL

Department:

136000 - DENTAL CLINIC

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT136000-JC009199-PD168176

Position Description ID

168176

UC Payroll Title:

DENTAL AST (009199)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

EX: Patient Care Technical

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40108259

Reports to Payroll Title:

AMBUL CARE PAT SUPV 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40061708

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEAN

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA School of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Clinic. The Dental Assistant provides comprehensive clinical and administrative support. This role includes chair-side assisting for a range of dental procedures including restorative, periodontal, endodontic, oral surgery, implant, and IV sedation cases. When not assisting clinically, the incumbent performs sterilization duties and supports front office operations through a scheduled monthly rotation.

Aspiring to be a community of faculty, staff, students and patients, where a sense of belonging and respect is felt by all, is a culture that’s deeply ingrained into our daily actions. And encouraging an environment of engagement and productive dialogue helps to foster our core values of compassion, tolerance, and mutual respect.

CLINICAL DUTIES

1. Provide chairside assistance for all AEGD Clinic procedures, including general dentistry, surgical procedures, biopsies, extractions, and radiographic procedures, in support of faculty and residents.

2. Assist dentists and AEGD residents in screening patients for the teaching program by ensuring required documentation is completed, clinic schedules are followed, and patients are informed of clinic policies.

3. Prepare, set up, and break down operatories for clinical procedures, including placing necessary instruments and supplies in cubicles and ensuring readiness for patient care.

4. Perform dental radiography duties, including taking, developing, processing, and assisting residents with radiographs, while monitoring radiation hygiene standards established by UCLA Radiology and Radiation Safety.

5. Maintain infection control standards by disinfecting operatories and evacuation systems, sterilizing instruments, and managing supplies related to patient activities.

6. Participate in special operation and cleaning for instruments, cubicles, and supplies used for patients with infectious conditions (including AIDS and Hepatitis).

7. Change traps and prepare autoclaves

8. Monitor, test, and document equipment and sterilization processes, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with established indicators and record keeping requirements.

9. Respond to patient medical emergencies by following clinic procedures, contacting emergency response services, and providing oxygen tanks and other emergency equipment as required.

10. Perform front office and administrative support duties, including answering phones, scheduling patients, and assisting with end of year inventory audits.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

60%

STERILIZATION

1. Clean, package, and sterilize instruments and trays used by faculty, residents, and students, including assembling instruments into procedure ready trays for AEGD clinical use.

2. Prep and monitor sterilization equipment, ensuring proper solution levels, temperatures, pressure gauges, and cycle indicators are within required standards prior to and during sterilization processes.

3. Maintain sterilization equipment by performing routine daily care, monitoring performance, and reporting or coordinating necessary repairs to ensure continued safe operation.

4. Store sterilized instruments and trays in designated cabinets, ensuring proper labeling, and readiness for clinical use.

5. Manage linens and related supplies, ensuring proper packaging, storage, and handling before and after turnover to cleaners.

40%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current California certification as Dental Assistant

Required

California State Radiation Safety license

Required

CPR certificate

Required

Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment, and procedures related to dentistry.

Required

Demonstrated skill in scrupulously following sterilization procedures.

Required

Working knowledge of fourhanded dentistry.

Required

Ability to work with infectious disease patients.

Required

Working knowledge of principles of asepsis, sterilization procedures and infection control.

Required

Working knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding patient care

Required

Demonstrated skill in managing multiple demands and frequent interruptions and maintain a professional demeanor.

Required

Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Required

Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationship with faculty members, co-workers, students, patients and staff.

Required

Demonstrated verbal skills using English grammar to obtain and provide information, explain policies and procedures to new co-workers, and answer the telephone/schedule patients when necessary.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

23-038 CHS

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 1: Position in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, potential spills, and splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every employee in this position.