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Job Title:Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice Clinic
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
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Job ID366330

LocationTwin Cities

Job FamilyLR-Health Care NonProfessional

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Job Code5039

Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 4 - Health Care

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About the Job
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is recruiting a full time Dental Assistant (75-100% FTE / 30-40 hours per week). Come join our team!
This position has an option for Dental Assistant trainees, where the Trainee must complete DANB certification within 4 months of hire.
The Dental Assistant will work in the University of Minnesota Faculty Dental Clinic, which is a multi-specialty clinic staffed by our expert and experienced faculty. We invite you to learn more about this unique clinic at our website, https://dentalclinics.umn.edu/faculty-dental-clinic.
This full-time Dental Assistant will provide chairside assistance to multiple dental specialists.
Responsibilities:
Seat patient
Set up for procedures
Assist the dentist chairside
Dismiss the patient when treatment is complete
Take digital radiographs as prescribed by the dentist
Chart in Electronic Health Record
Demonstrate knowledge of Emergency protocols
Maintain multiple dental treatment rooms, keeping them stocked and up to cleanliness standards
Sterilize instruments, bag and put away for all clinicians and co-workers as part of a team effort
Order, track and put away materials for your assigned dentists
Special assignments of tasks, maintenance of dental equipment (some assigned and some shared) in the clinic
Assist receptionist and dental hygienists when available
This is a full time position. The hours per week (30-40 hours) will be determined at the start date and the employee will work those number of hours consistently. Workdays are Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Qualifications



Minimum requirements (Please document all of the required qualifications on your application materials):
Graduation from an accredited dental assistant course by the start date of the position.
Current State of Minnesota Dental Assistant License *New Graduate/Trainee option below
DANB Certified Dental Assistant (or eligible for DANB with trainee option below**)
Current CPR Certification
Ability to:
work with a variety of faculty and staff
maintain a professional disposition towards co-workers, faculty and patients
work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrate working knowledge of current dental procedures and materials for multiple specialists
Must have broad experience with knowledge of procedures in all areas of dentistry
Ability to take digital radiographs
Ability to take blood pressure
Expanded functions
Ability to maintain proper sterilization techniques as mandated by the School of Dentistry, OSHA and the CDC
Meet all Infection Control standards
Regular and reliable attendance
Preferred qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year experience in a fast paced dental office
** Option for New Graduates/Trainees: New graduates who are offered a Dental Assistant position at the School of Dentistry will be hired with the expectation that they obtain State of Minnesota Licensure** 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.
Other essential functions of this position:
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of me
Reaching, bending, lifting, twisting and similar movements involved in dental assisting
Ability to memorize and retain surgery set-ups, protocols, materials and instruments
Ability to handle and resolve emergency situations in a calm and professional manner
Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization

About the Department



The Faculty Dental Clinic is a private clinic within the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. The dentists are all educators in the School of Dentistry. The purpose of the clinic is for the clinicians to have the opportunity to treat patients. In many cases these are cases that are too difficult for the students. Multiple specialists are providers in our work group including general dentists, prosthodontists, endodontists and periodontists. The clinicians work in the clinic to one full day per week.
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay and Benefits



Pay Range: $27.02 - $33.79 USD/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment
Position Type:Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply



Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M



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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

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