"Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Services Assistant, School of Dentistry"

Job Summary

The University of Utah School of Dentistry is seeking to immediately fill an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Assistant position. The OMFS service line manages a high-acuity patient population with complex medical and surgical needs. The OMFS Assistant is a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant patient care within a hospital-integrated environment.

This position will work with oral maxillofacial surgeons to ensure high-quality patient care at our Wakara Way and University Hospital clinics. This is a part-time position (3 days per week), with strong potential for growth.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient medical history documentation is complete and regularly updated. Ensure oral surgeons, anesthesia coordinators, and other pertinent parties are informed of patient information prior to surgery or treatment.
• Assist oral surgeons with in-clinic procedures by preparing, identifying, and/or providing appropriate instruments.
• Assist with post-operative wound and follow-up care.
• Coordinate lab testing and follow-up care instructions.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Act to ensure proper infection control, clinic policies, and processes are followed.
• Obtain and upload CBCT images for interpretation.
• Perform routine cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance, including but not limited to changing traps, maintaining water unit levels, cleaning chair bases, and stocking supplies.
• Take and record vitals.
• Document treatment notes in the electronic health record (EPIC).

Minimum Qualifications

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). Successful completion of Radiology Safety and Health exam or complete within six months of hire. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtained within one month of hire. Excellent human relations and effective communication skills also required.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Medical knowledge with experience in clinical care in a hospital setting.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43311B
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday. Hours may vary based on clinic needs.
Department: 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00 - $24.20
Close Date: 1/14/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190279