| To provide chairside assistance in the Department of Family Dentistry. To carry out all functions which a dental assistant is legally certified to perform as delegated by dentist or student dentist, in rendering a dental service to patients. For a full job description, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. - Chairside assisting, general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics for faculty and/or students.
- Make and process radiographs.
- Assist in lab duties, making alginates, custom trays.
- Evaluate students on progress during the DAU rotation.
- Set up clinical trays.
- Instruct and train students in effective patient management.
- Maintain an asepsis protocol.
- Clean Labs.
Dental Assistant II - GC25 (Merit) College of Dentistry - Family Dentistry Salary: $35,328.96 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - May require occasional overtime. An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: - Successful completion of an ADAA dental assistance program or two years of chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
- Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
- Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.
Applicants must have the following, by time of appointment: - Successful completion of ADAA-accredited dental assistant program or 24 full-time months chairside dental assisting experience in four-handed dental practice.
- Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
- Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.
Desirable Qualifications: - Knowledge of Dental Assisting skills;
- Digital Radiology experience;
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate concepts;
- Certified Dental Assistant; and
- Experience with electronic health record.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume (and mark as "Relevant File") to their submission. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Job opening are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected]. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. | 
