Dental Assistant
Company: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Days/hours/location of work: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
This float position will assist in a variety of clinic areas within
the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry to include general
and specialty dentistry (undergraduate and/or graduate clinics in
prosthodontics, periodontics, urgent care, pediatrics, endodontics
and implant dentistry). Responsibilities for this position include,
but are not limited to: Provide chairside assisting clinical
services to patients under the care of faculty dentists, graduate
and undergraduate students Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of
operatories and assigned clinical areas Adherence to infection
control protocols of the School of Dentistry Working knowledge of
dental procedures and materials Take digital radiographs as
directed Organization, ordering, and stocking of supplies Mentor
Dental Assisting externs in clinic areas Demonstrated knowledge of
emergency procedures and equipment Other duties as assigned The
hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $24.98-31.24/hour.
Requirements (please detail all the required qualifications on your
application materials): Graduation from an accredited dental
assisting program Current State of Minnesota Dental Assistant
License *New Graduate/Trainee option below Certified as a Dental
Assistant (DANB) *Trainee option below Current CPR Certification
Must be able to multi task and adapt to changing work environment
and work responsibilities Ability to communicate effectively with
diverse populations Desired qualifications: At least one year
experience as a Dental Assistant working in a dental clinic with
multiple providers Ability to work with a variety of faculty,
staff, residents and students and promote a respectful workplace
Experience demonstrating rubber dam/placement, assist in
fabrication of impressions, and proper usage of dental
cements/materials Experience in multiple areas of dentistry, to
include General Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Urgent
Care, Pediatrics, Endodontics, and Implant Dentistry. Demonstrates
a working knowledge of current dental procedures and materials
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work
well in a team setting and with learner providers Successful
experience providing dental care to a diverse patient base
Familiarity with computers, computer software, electronic patient
records * New Graduate/Trainee option: New graduates who are
offered a Dental Assistant position at the School of Dentistry are
hired with the expectation of State of Minnesota Licensure** is
obtained within 4 months of hire. ** State of Minnesota Licensure
requires Minnesota Jurisprudence Exam, Dental Assistant Licensure
Exam and Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam to apply for
licensure. Licensed Dental Assistants without DANB certification
are encouraged to apply with expectation that DANB certification is
obtained within 3 months of hire. Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $51,958 - $64,979 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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