Dental Assistant, Prosthodontics

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a dentistry-prosthodontics dental assistant to support chair-side procedures, assist with local anesthesia, and monitor patient vitals. Foundational or intermediate levels are possible based on qualifications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, patient service, and strong teamwork, with benefits and career growth available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty.
• Indiana X-Ray license required by hire date.
• Dental assistant certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, suction tubes, and mouth cleaning.
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic agent.
• Take patients' blood pressure and monitor vital statistics.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care and instructions.

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Safety and efficiency

Customer service

Independent work

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Quality commitment

Multi-priority management

Continuous learning

Education

Completion of dental assisting training program

Six months dental assisting experience

Job description

DENTISTRY- PROSTHODONTICS DENT (IN-DSPR-IUINA)

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.

• Provide 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.
• 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.

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 level. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

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.

Education

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

Work Experience

• 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty

Licenses and Certificates

• Indiana X-Ray license upon date of hire

Preferred

• Dental assistant certification upon date of hire

Skills

• Demonstrates 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

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

Licenses and Certificates

• Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire

Required

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

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.

IU School of Dentistry

Indianapolis, Indiana

$18.50 per hour if hired at the foundational level

$19.50 per hour if hired at the intermediate

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
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Dentistry

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.

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