Comprehensive Care Dental Assistant (Dental Assistant)

COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND GENERAL (IN-DSCC-IUINA)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 Department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Professions at the Indiana University School of Dentistry consists of the divisions of Comprehensive Care, Allied Professions, and Operative Dentistry. These divisions work hand in hand to meet our community's oral health needs by coupling the latest in innovative techniques and pedagogical expertise with student instruction and clinical patient care. Provides chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients mouth during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures. Assists in administration of local anesthetic agent. Takes patients' blood pressure and maintain patients' vital statistics. Provides preoperative care to patients, prepares patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provides post-operative care and instructions to patients. Instructs graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs and cone beam scans. Confirms that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organizes them for procedures and/or surgery. Ensures that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients. Assists front office in scheduling follow up visits. 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.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.EDUCATIONRequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)RequiredWORK EXPERIENCE1 year of assisting in applicable specialtyLICENSES AND CERTIFICATESRequiredIndiana X-Ray License upon date of hirePreferredDental Assistant Certification upon date of hireSkillsRequiredDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureAbility to work in a safe and efficient mannerDemonstrated customer service skillsPerforms work independently with minimal supervisionPossesses strong technical aptitudeStrong verbal communication and listening skillsArticulate and responsive to colleaguesDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to simultaneously handle multiple prioritiesSeeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyFoundational Requirements:EDUCATIONRequiredCompletion of dental assisting training program; OR6 months of dental assisting experienceLICENSES AND CERTIFICATESRequiredRadiology license within 6 months from date of hireRequiredPossesses strong technical aptitudeDemonstrated customer service skillsStrong verbal communication and listening skillsAbility to simultaneously handle multiple prioritiesThis 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.$18.00 - 19.50 per hour based on experienceFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.Career Level: IntermediateFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Health ServicesJob Family: DentistryClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.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.The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234