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Job No. 153926

  • Job Title:
  • Dental Assistant - School of Dentistry Float
  • Employer:
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Location:
  • Twin Cities , MN
  • Posting Date:
  • 24-Oct-2024
  • Description:
  • 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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