Dental Assistant, Prosthodontics (80% -100%)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Dental Assistant for its Hospital Dentistry Institute. This role involves providing chairside support in various clinical settings, maintaining dental instruments, and ensuring patient records are prepared. Ideal candidates will have completed a CODA accredited program and possess a current Iowa dental assistant certificate. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, a full-time schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life and disability insurance options

Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Qualifications

• Must have current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.
• Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support in General Practice and Prosthodontic Clinic.
• Maintain and prepare dental instrument trays and patient records.
• Assist care providers in various clinical settings.

Skills

Communication

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of dental assistant techniques

Technology operation

Education

CODA accredited dental assistance program

Job description

UI Health Care department ofHospital Dentistry Institute has an opportunity for a 80% - 100%Dental Assistantto provide chairside hands-on support in our General Practice and Prosthodontic Clinic.This position will assist our care providers with scheduled care, emergency and walk-in care and in-patient consultations.Duties also include assisting our care providers in our ambulatory clinic, the Main Operating Room and in the Ambulatory Surgery Center.Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Duties to include:

· Maintains and prepares appropriate dental instrument trays

· Prepares and maintains patient dental records

· Uses dental materials according to manufacturers’ specifications

· Performs proper radiographic techniques

About Hospital Dentistry

Hospital Dentistry Institute General Dentistry/Prosthodontic division serves a variety of patients, from head and neck cancer/radiation patients, transplant patients and immunocompromised patients with UI Health Care.We also screen all orthopedic joint replacement patients and cardiac surgical patients, providing dental care and dental clearance prior to surgery.We provide dental care in an operating room setting for pediatric patients and mentally/physically disabled patients of all ages.Our dentists also provide routine dental care and dental hygiene services to the community and to those who work at UI Health Care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of dental assistant work as instructed in CODA accredited educational programs
• Ability to work in close quarters with dental faculty and students while maintaining a positive environment for patients
• Ability to maintain a certificate of proficiency in dental radiography required by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners
• Ability to operate necessary technology, machines, and instruments used in dental assistance duties

UI Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

UI Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time: 80% - 100%
Hourly:$21.88 to commensurate
Schedule: 0800-1700 Monday-Friday with 1 hour lunch break. No rotating shifts, no weekends, no holidays, no call. Location: Main Campus Hospital Dentistry
Benefits Highlights:Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or one-year full time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry
• Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA)
• Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography (QDA)
• No additional work experience beyond the requirements for this position
• May require Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2) based on specific needs assigned by provider

Desirable Qualifications

• Prefer Prosthodontic experience
• Experience working with an electronic health record
• Experience working with Elderly and Medically Compromised patients.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must uploada resume(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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