Dental Assistant, Periodontics

Dental Assistant, Periodontics

Company:

Indiana University Indianapolis

Job Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Category:

Health and Medical Services

Type:

Full-Time Job ID:

320574 Department

DENTISTRY-PERIODONTICS

(IN-DSPA-IUINA) Department Information The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care. The mission of the Department of Periodontology is to promote and engage in excellence in teaching and learning, research and creative activities, patient-centered care, civic engagement, and professional/community service that will advance the oral/periodontal health as well as the overall health of the people of the state of Indiana and beyond. Job Summary

Provide chair side assistance to dentists by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients mouth during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.

Assist in administration of local anesthetic agent.

Take patients' blood pressure and maintain patients' vital statistics.

Provide preoperative care to patients, prepare patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provide post-operative care and instructions to patients.

Instruct graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs, and cone beam scans.

Confirm that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and/or surgery.

Ensure that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.

Assist front office in scheduling follow up visits.

Qualifications This position is posted at the Intermediate career level but may be filled at the Foundational career level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Intermediate Requirements:

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required 1 year of assisting in an applicable specialty

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required Indiana X-Ray license upon date of hire Preferred Dental Assistant certification upon date of hire SKILLS Required Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Demonstrated customer service skills

Performs work independently with minimal supervision

Possesses strong technical aptitude

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Articulate and responsive to colleagues

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Foundational Requirements:

EDUCATION

Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Completion of a dental assisting training program; OR

6 months of dental assisting experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire SKILLS Required Possesses strong technical aptitude

Demonstrated customer service skills

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

Working Conditions / Demands This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Work Location IU School of Dentistry Indianapolis, Indiana Advertised Salary $18.50 - $19.50 per hour Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification Career Level:

Intermediate FLSA:

Nonexempt Job Function:

Health Services Job Family:

Dentistry Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Contact Us Request Support

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