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University at Buffalo
Administration/Managerment

Patient Care Specialist, Restorative Dentistry

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$60,000 - $75,000

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Patient Care Specialist, Restorative Dentistry

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Patient Care Specialist, Restorative Dentistry
Classification Title Patient Care Specialist
Department Restorative Dentistry Administration
Posting Number R260019
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60795
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.6
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The Restorative Dentistry department for the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Specialist to support clinical dental research studies. In this role, you will provide specialized clinical and laboratory expertise to support the implementation of diverse clinical research studies involving both observational and interventional protocols.

Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Clinical research procedures: perform study-specific clinical procedures including oral health assessments, prophylaxis, sample collection (saliva, plaque, and gingival crevicular fluid), anthropomorphic, and other clinical procedures.
  • Phlebotomy and specimen processing: conduct phlebotomy for research participants, process blood samples in accordance with study guidelines, and ensure appropriate labeling, documentation, storage, and shipment of biospecimens.
  • Participant engagement: assist with subject recruitment, informed consent, retention strategies, and follow-up visits.
  • Study calibration and training: support examiner calibration sessions for faculty and student investigators participating in clinical research.

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.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 3 years of progressive experience with a demonstrated working knowledge of research procedures
  • Graduation from an accredited dental hygienist program.
  • License to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of New York.
  • Certification as a Dental Hygienist by the National Board of Dental Hygiene.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working in clinical research studies.
  • Experience working with word, excel, outlook and electronic dental records system.
  • Certification in phlebotomy.
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 37.5 hours per week
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information
Contact's Name Renee Woolford
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Senior Program Coordinator
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-2862
Posting Dates
Posted 01/26/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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