Job Opening ID

249896

Working Title

Dental Assistant Associate

Job Title

Dental Assistant Associate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

School Dentistry

Department

DENTCariology,Restor Sci &Endo

Posting Begin/End Date

6/04/2024 - 7/02/2024

Salary

$36,000.00 - $44,000.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

What You'll Do

Coordinate the proper maintenance and set-up of dental equipment and operatories. Ensure all rooms are stocked. Prepare and maintain dental instruments, including assembly, and sterilization. Assist with clinical set-up, preparation of materials and provider needs for pre-doctoral students on rotation as well as any needs to ensure that the rotation is successful. Assist with infection control monitoring of faculty, students, and staff along with quality assurance processes in clinic. Teaching students proper PPE practices, infection control, assisting techniques and material/equipment identification Assist with patient management during treatment, minimizing patient discomfort and anxiety for all providers. Process dental radiographs for residents, CBCT's Assist with maintaining the clinic by cleaning and flushing the HVE/SVE lines, changing the traps, flushing the DI water system, shocking the water lines and quarterly deep cleaning.

Mission Statement

MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Why Work at Michigan?

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, , and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. include:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Radiography certification
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activity to include moving, pulling, bending, and manual dexterity movements.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
• Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• Knowledge of HIPPA, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques
• Reasonable knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures

Desired Qualifications*

• Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program
• Some knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments, and dental equipment.
• Some dental assisting experience working within a dental health care setting
• Familiarity with Axium dental record systems.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Work Locations

This position is located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.