Orthodontics Dental Assistant (Dental Assistant)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental ins

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a dental assistant to support orthodontics and oral facial procedures. You will pass instruments, assist with anesthesia, take vitals, and help prepare patients for surgery, while also facilitating radiography training for students.

Required an Indiana X-Ray License with a high school diploma; prior dental assisting experience and strong customer service are valued. The role is on-site with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Required high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting.
• Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chair side by passing instruments and handling suction during procedures.
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic and take patients' vital signs.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Instruct graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs and cone beam scans.
• Assist front office with scheduling follow-up visits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Department DENTISTRY-ORTHO & ORAL FACIAL (IN-DSOF-IUINA)

Department Information The Indiana University 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 Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics at the Indiana University School of Dentistry is to train ethical and competent orthodontists to treat malocclusion effectively, contribute significantly to the health of their community, meet their social and professional responsibilities and incorporate sound scientific and business principles in their practice.

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 maintains patients' vital statistics.Provides preoperative care to patients, prepares patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provides 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 organizes 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. 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

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

RequiredIndiana X-Ray License upon date of hire

PreferredDental Assistant Certification upon date of hire

SKILLS

RequiredDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureAbility to work in a safe and efficient mannerDemonstrated customer service skillsPerforms work independently with minimal supervisionPossesses strong technical aptitudeStrong verbal communication and listening skillsArticulate and responsive to colleaguesDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to simultaneously handle multiple prioritiesSeeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Foundational Requirements

EDUCATION

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

RequiredCompletion of dental assisting training program OR6 months of dental assisting experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

RequiredRadiology license within 6 months from date of hire

SKILLS

RequiredPossesses strong technical aptitudeDemonstrated customer service skillsStrong verbal communication and listening skillsAbility to simultaneously handle multiple prioritiesWorking 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 DentistryIndianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$18.50 per hour if hired at the foundational level$19.50 per hour if hired at the intermediate level

Work Hours

Monday - Friday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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)

Job Classification Career Level: IntermediateFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Health ServicesJob Family: Dentistry

Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.