Dental Assistant, Orthodontics

Indiana University Northwest; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Northwest seeks a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support in specialty dental procedures, assist in patient care, and instruct students on radiographic techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, along with an Indiana X-Ray License upon hire. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year assisting in specialty dental assisting.
• Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Instructs students on radiographs and ensures equipment sterilization.
• Assists with patient care and administrative tasks.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer service skills

Strong verbal communication

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

Job Summary

• Provides chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients mouth during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.
• Assists in administration of local anesthetic agent.
• Takes patients' blood pressure and maintain patients' vital statistics.
• Provides preoperative care to patients, prepare patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provide post-operative care and instructions to patients.
• Instructs graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs and cone beam scans.
• Confirms that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and/or surgery.
• Ensures that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
• Assists front office in scheduling follow up visits.

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Intermediate Career Level but may be filled at the Foundational Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Indiana X-Ray License Upon Date of Hire

Preferred

• Dental Assistant Certification Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Foundational Career Level Requirement :

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
  

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Completion of dental assisting training program OR
• 6 months of dental assisting experience
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$17.00 to $19.50 per hour based on experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Thisposting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of thePosted Date.

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