Dental Assistant Intermediate

University of Michigan Health System; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry seeks a dental assistant with experience in orthodontics to support graduate residents and assist in various dental procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious institution dedicated to education and healthcare excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding patient care.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Two-for-one retirement matching contributions

Comprehensive health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• 2 years dental experience required.
• Knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in chairside procedures and guide graduate residents.
• Prepare materials and coordinate with faculty for student assistance.
• Maintain sterilization and adhere to infection control standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program

Radiography Certification

Job description

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 , , and additional information about our school can be found on our . The University of Michigan also offers 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 after the first year of employment.
• 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*

Graduate Orthodontics: Assist in a wide variety of chairside procedures in the graduate orthodontic clinics. Assist and provide guidance to the graduate residents and faculty with orthodontic procedures. 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 instrument cassettes for central sterilization and maintain sterilization areas. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers. Take and/or retrieve instrument carts from central sterilization. Take lab coats to basement to be laundered. Report equipment repair and maintenance needs. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

Predoctoral Orthodontics: Assure Monday and Tuesdays the chairs are set up by 9:00 am. Prepare instruments and materials for use by the dental students as needed. Work with attending faculty for supply needs (i.e. cameras, intraoral scanners). On Thursday mornings set up the clinic by 9:00 am (chairs, scanners, cassettes). Assist the dental students with dental procedures. Work with PreDoctoral Director on entering the rotation list into MiDent. Enter rotation change requests from the students into MiDent. Expose and process dental xrays including panoramic films. Assist the attending faculty in training of dental students as needed. Provide an attendance sheet to attending faculty for students sign in. Respond to emails from students regarding schedule changes, informing attending faculty. Stock and maintain cubicles, prepare instruments for sterilization. Take lab coats to basement to be laundered. Report equipment repair and maintenance needs. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

Required Qualifications*

At least 2 years dental experience. Knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures. Must be CPR certified. Must hold a Radiography Certification (xray). Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, faculty, residents and staff at all times. Possess current knowledge of infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). 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*

Experience working within a dental health care setting. Knowledge of orthodontic dental procedures. Experience with School of Dentistry policies and MiDent software. Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program.

Work Locations

This position is located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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 , , and additional information about our school can be found on our . The University of Michigan also offers 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 after the first year of employment.
• 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*

Graduate Orthodontics: Assist in a wide variety of chairside procedures in the graduate orthodontic clinics. Assist and provide guidance to the graduate residents and faculty with orthodontic procedures. 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 instrument cassettes for central sterilization and maintain sterilization areas. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers. Take and/or retrieve instrument carts from central sterilization. Take lab coats to basement to be laundered. Report equipment repair and maintenance needs. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

Predoctoral Orthodontics: Assure Monday and Tuesdays the chairs are set up by 9:00 am. Prepare instruments and materials for use by the dental students as needed. Work with attending faculty for supply needs (i.e. cameras, intraoral scanners). On Thursday mornings set up the clinic by 9:00 am (chairs, scanners, cassettes). Assist the dental students with dental procedures. Work with PreDoctoral Director on entering the rotation list into MiDent. Enter rotation change requests from the students into MiDent. Expose and process dental xrays including panoramic films. Assist the attending faculty in training of dental students as needed. Provide an attendance sheet to attending faculty for students sign in. Respond to emails from students regarding schedule changes, informing attending faculty. Stock and maintain cubicles, prepare instruments for sterilization. Take lab coats to basement to be laundered. Report equipment repair and maintenance needs. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

Required Qualifications*

At least 2 years dental experience. Knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures. Must be CPR certified. Must hold a Radiography Certification (xray). Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, faculty, residents and staff at all times. Possess current knowledge of infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). 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*

Experience working within a dental health care setting. Knowledge of orthodontic dental procedures. Experience with School of Dentistry policies and MiDent software. Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program.

Work Locations

This position is located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.