Job Description

Mission Statement

MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. -Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Why Work at Michigan?

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our College can be found on our college website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Responsibilities*

DFA Clinic Support - Assist in a wide variety of chairside procedures using fourhanded dentistry in our faculty practice orthodontics clinics, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Assist and provide guidance to the providers with oral examinations and operative procedures. Work with and assist with dental procedures. Prepare and position patients for treatment. Set up prior to treatment and anticipate provider's needs for each procedure during treatment. Take digital radiographs, according to standard procedures or specific instructions. Maintain cubicle stock of dental supplies along with dental suction lines and traps. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. Perform any other related duties as assigned by faculty provider.

Graduate Clinic Support -Assist the graduate residents in a wide variety of chairside procedures in the afternoons and on Fridays. Assist and provide guidance to the providers with orthodontic dental procedures. Take digital radiographs, according to standard procedures or specific instructions as needed. Maintain cubicle stock of dental supplies along with dental suction lines and traps. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Predoctoral Clinic Support - Assist the predoc students in a wide variety of chairside procedures. Assist and provide guidance to the providers with oral examinations. Set up prior to treatment. Assure all stations are stocked and maintained during rotations with postdoctoral dental supplies and PPE. Prepare instruments for sterilization.

Required Qualifications*

Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program. Must be CPR certified. Dental Radiology Certificate. Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques. Knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures. Knowledge of orthodontic dental procedures. Excellent communication skills and attendance record. Ability to multitask and have attention to detail. Willingness to work as a team player for the delivery of excellent patient care.

Desired Qualifications*

CDA. Experience working within a dental health care setting. Knowledge of orthodontic dental procedures. Experience with School of Dentistry policies and MiDent software.

Work Schedule

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Work Locations

This position is for the School of Dentistry located at 1011 N University.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate: 

For Intermediate Level: Assist the graduate residents in a wide variety of chairside procedures in the afternoons and on Fridays. Assist and provide guidance to the providers with orthodontic dental procedures. Take digital radiographs, according to standard procedures or specific instructions as needed. Maintain cubicle stock of dental supplies along with dental suction lines and traps. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. 

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. 2 years of dental experience or education equivalent. Current BLS. Dental Radiology Certificate. Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques. Reasonable knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures. Excellent communication skills and attendance record. Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail. Willingness to work as a team player for the delivery of excellent patient care. 

Desired Qualifications for the job: Dental assisting experience and a CDA. Experience working within a dental health care setting. Knowledge of orthodontic dental procedures. Experience with School of Dentistry policies and MiDent software.

The posting range for the intermediate level is $44,000-$50,000 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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