Job No. 153926
- Job Title:
- Dental Assistant - School of Dentistry Float
- Employer:
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Location:
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Twin Cities , MN
- Posting Date:
- 24-Oct-2024
- Description:
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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 $27.02 - $33.79/hour.
Qualifications
Required qualifications (Please detail all required qualifications in 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 (please make sure to include in application materials)
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
- Contact information:
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Twin Cities, MN 55455
- United States
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