Dental Assistant, Periodontics

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support, pass instruments, and help with suction during dental procedures. The role includes assisting with local anesthesia, taking vital signs, and pre/post-operative patient care.

You will guide graduate and pre-doctoral students in taking digital radiographs and cone-beam scans, ensure instrument sterilization, and help prepare the surgical area for procedures and upcoming patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a dental assisting training program; OR 6 months of dental assisting experience.
• Indiana X-Ray license required by date of hire.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dentists by passing instruments and managing suction.
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic.
• Take patients' blood pressure and monitor vitals.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide postoperative care and instructions.
• Instruct students on taking digital and cone-beam radiographs.
• Ensure sterilization and proper organization of instruments and equipment.
• Support front desk with scheduling follow-ups.

Skills

Accuracy

Safety compliance

Customer service

Independent work

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting training

Tools

X-Ray license

Job description

Department Information

Department DENTISTRY-PERIODONTICS (IN-DSPA-IUINA)Department Information The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, 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. The mission of the Department of Periodontology is to promote and engage in excellence in teaching and learning, research and creative activities, patient-centered care, civic engagement, and professional/community service that will advance the oral/periodontal health as well as the overall health of the people of the state of Indiana and beyond.

Job Summary

• Provide chair side assistance to dentists by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients mouth during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic agent.
• Take patients' blood pressure and maintain patients' vital statistics.
• Provide 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.
• Instruct graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs, and cone beam scans.
• Confirm that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and/or surgery.
• Ensure that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
• Assist front office in scheduling follow up visits.

Intermediate Requirements

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.

EDUCATIONRequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCERequired1 year of assisting in an applicable specialty

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATESRequiredIndiana X-Ray license upon date of hire

PreferredDental Assistant certification upon date of hire

SKILLSRequiredDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Demonstrated customer service skills

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 Requirements

Education RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCERequiredCompletion of a dental assisting training program; OR6 months of dental assisting experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATESRequiredRadiology license within 6 months from date of hire

SKILLSRequiredPossesses strong technical aptitude

Demonstrated customer service skills

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

Work 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 IU School of Dentistry Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary $18.50 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits Overview

• 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
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification Career Level: Intermediate FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Health Services Job Family: Dentistry Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

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