The Division of Periodontology at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is seeking a dedicated full-time dental assistant to join their team. This position plays a key role in supporting the education of the Periodontology Graduate students and providing exceptional care to the clinics patients.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Chairside Assistance 30%
Provide chair side assistance to dental students, residents and faculty during examinations and surgical/non-surgical procedures while maintaining a clean operative field.
Perform patient care activities relevant to the assigned duties as permitted by the Dental Practices Act.
Assist with intraoral photography. Take digital photographs during surgery.
Provide preoperative care to patients by taking blood pressure, pulse, and blood glucose.
Take digital radiographs and CBTCs.
Assist Residents and Staff Hygienist's as needed with charting, x-rays and room turnover.
Perform patient care activities relevant to the assigned duties as permitted by the Dental Practices Act.
Clinic Facilitation and Support 65%
Maintain supplies, equipment and clinic cleanliness. Sterilize instruments including cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving.
Act as the backup for ordering supplies online from central supply as needed. Monitor supply levels and follow procedures for re-ordering supplies when needed.
Prepare patient, arrange instruments, set-up and prepare dental materials necessary for treatment/procedures. Prepare operatories using infection control techniques. Set up for I.V. usage and necessary medications for conscious sedation.
Demonstrate to dental students and residents the proper use of materials and techniques required for infection control protocol.
Communicate with front desk staff as needed to support patient check-in and scheduling.
Monitor expiration dates on drugs/equipment within emergency kit as well as for sedation. Monitor expiration dates on other clinical supplies and work with clinic supervisor to replenish supplies as needed.
Assist faculty and students to establish a professional environment by providing positive support to patients.
Other duties as assigned
Course Assistance 5%
Assist with hands on clinical courses and set up.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Please detail all the required qualifications on your application materials
Graduation from an accredited dental assistant course/program.
Certified as a dental assistant (DANB).*
Current State of Minnesota Dental Assistant License.
Current certification in BLS.
Experience in Sterilizing instruments and chairside assisting
Experience working with a diverse patient base.
Must work well with others in a team environment and must demonstrate a positive attitude in the clinic.
Must have a history of good attendance and timeliness and commitment to working well with team members of diverse backgrounds, education and experiences.
Must be committed to following all required PPE standards and protocols at all times to ensure safety of faculty, staff, students and patients.
* A trainee option is available to a candidate that does not currently have DANB certifications. These MUST be obtained within 4 months of the start date of this position. If not obtained in the 4 month time period the position will be ended and the employee terminated and failing probation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years experience in a dental office or clinic; preferably dedicated Periodontics clinic.
Experience with conscious sedation.
Flexible, reliable and works well in a fast paced, high volume environment.
Able to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment is essential.
Familiarity with School of Dentistry or similar emergency protocols.
Experience with or knowledge of (must be able to speak to what the process and procedure is) bone grafting, periodontal, and implant procedures and surgeries.
Experience with or knowledge of (must be able to speak to what the process and procedure is) I.V. sedation, monitoring of patient vital signs and surgical placement of dental implants.
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