A 40% Dental Assistant

A 40% Dental Assistant

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 to promote oral health among the population through teaching, research, and patient care.

To complete the CCAR team, the CUMD is looking for a

40% Dental Assistant

The main tasks of this position, under the supervision of the Operational Director of the CUMD clinics and/or the person responsible for the concerned clinics, 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 workflow with the company responsible for sterilising medical devices
• Performing various administrative and logistical tasks related to the role

Title and Required Skills

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

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

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 preferred

This position requires the following specific skills:

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

Start Date

15 November 2026

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 generic job description is attached to the announcement

Remarks

THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE FILLED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT.

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

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.