Auxiliary Dental Assistants from 20% to 60%

About the job

for the clinics of the University Dental Medicine Clinic (CUMD) Organisational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division Dental Medicine Section - CUMD Function Dental Assistant Function code 703015 Maximum class 9 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 20% to 60% Workplace University Dental Medicine Clinic - CMU Application deadline 11-12-2026 Reference 7169

Job Description

The University Dental Medicine Clinic (CUMD) is one of the three sections of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. Its main mission is the promotion of oral health among the population through teaching, research and patient care.

To complete its team, the CUMD is looking for several

auxiliary dental assistants from 20% to 60%

The main tasks of these positions, placed under the supervision of the Operational Director of the CUMD clinics and/or the person responsible for the clinics concerned, are as follows:

• Welcoming and ensuring contact with patients
• Assisting practitioners (including students) of the CUMD at the chair, thereby supporting clinical teaching activities
• Maintaining the chair and equipment; ensuring the flow with the company responsible for sterilising medical devices
• Performing various administrative and logistical tasks related to the function

Title and required skills

Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) as dental assistant with authorisation to take radiographs
Practice rights in the canton of Geneva desired

At least 1 year of work experience in a private dental practice or equivalent desired
Experience working in a clinic desired

Knowledge of common office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to use and manage specific IT tools

Good command of written and spoken French; oral knowledge of English desired

This position requires the following specific skills:

• Ease in contact with patients and their relatives or companions
• Pedagogical skills
• Strong organisational skills
• A proactive and methodical attitude
• Ability to work in a complex clinical environment and strong team spirit

Start date

01.12.2026 or date to be agreed

Contact

Applications including a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the button below "Postuler/Apply now"

Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr Serge Borgis (Serge.Borgis@unige.ch)

Additional information

The appointment will be made under a fixed-term contract (CDD) of maximum 1 year, with the possibility of renewal(s) over a total period of three years but without guarantee of conversion to a permanent contract at the end of the three years

Availability on Wednesday and/or Friday is strongly desired
Other working days will be determined according to the activity rate and needs

The generic job description is attached to the advertisement

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.