Part-Time Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry is seeking a chair-side dental assistant to support the Prosthodontics department in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves passing instruments, suctioning, and preparing patients during specialty dental procedures, including root canal work.

You will assist with preoperative care, vital signs, and post-operative instructions. Experience in dental assisting and a High school diploma are required; Indiana X-Ray license and optional Dental Assistant

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills required.
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic.
• Able to take blood pressure and monitor vitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dentists, passing instruments and handling suction.
• Prepare patients for procedures, position them, and apply topical anesthetics.
• Sterilize and organize instruments, ensure equipment is clean and ready.
• Support front office with scheduling follow-ups.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department DENTISTRY- PROSTHODONTICS DENT (IN-DSPR-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

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.

Qualification

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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

RequiredIndiana X-Ray license upon date of hire. PreferredDental Assistant certification upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Proficient communication skills.

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

IU School of DentistryIndianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$18 - $20 per hour

Work Hours

25-29 hours per week

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
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Posting Disclaimer

Posting Disclaimer This posting 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 the Posted Date.

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