Dental Assistant Associate

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.   The salary range posted for this position is $36,000 - $44,000 based on previous experience. 

Mission Statement

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

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion. 

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:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Work-Life Programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services

Responsibilities*

Primary Duties:

-Assist with patient management during treatment, minimizing patient discomfort and anxiety of all providers.  

-Process dental radiographs for residents, CBCT's.

-Stocking barriers, cubicles, and maintaining gown bags and hangers. Clean, stock and organize the laboratory.

-Direct the undergraduate students on how to use the lab equipment and what materials we have available for them. 

-Order stock, specialty supplies and organize operatory supplies. 

-Provide assistance to undergraduates by teaching them proper PPE, cubicle disinfectant procedures, barrier placement, assisting technique, along with material and equipment identification and proper usage instructions. 

-Assist with maintaining the clinic by cleaning and flushing the HVE/SVE lines, changing the traps, flushing the DI water system, shocking the water lines and quarterly deep cleaning.

-Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED 
• 0 - 2 years of dental experience; reasonable knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Radiography certification
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activity to include lifting, pulling, bending, and manual dexterity movements
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting
• Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills
• Knowledge of HIPPA, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques

Desired Qualifications*

• Certification of completion from an accredited dental assisting program
• Some knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments, and dental equipment
• Familiarity with Axium dental record systems
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Work Schedule

Hours for the position will be Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30p with some flexibility required.

Work Locations

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

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.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening 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.