Patient Care Specialist, Restorative Dentistry

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. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. 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. Physical Demands 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 reneewoo@buffalo.edu 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