The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since1879,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.
Job Summary
This position supports the Oral Surgery Department.
General Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
This position is posted at the Intermediate Career Level but may be filled at the Mastery 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
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire
Preferred
Dental Assistant Certification upon date of hire
SKILLS
Required
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
Mastery Requirements:
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Completion of an accredited dental assisting training program AND 1 year of expanded dental assisting experience or assisting in a dental specialty; OR
2 years of dental assisting experience AND Completion of an accredited dental assisting training program AND 1 year of expanded dental assisting experience or assisting in a dental specialty
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire
Expanded Functions Dental Assisting License if working in an expanded dental assisting capacity upon date of hire
Dental Assistant Certification if working in a dental assisting specialty capacity upon date of hire
DAANCE if working in an anesthetic capacity upon date of hire
SKILLS
Required
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
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.
Additional Information
Candidates are eligible to enroll for the DAANCE (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination) after 6 months of employment within the department. Upon successful completion of the exam candidate will be eligible for an increase in hourly compensation and moved to Mastery Level. The Department will pay for 1 initial attempt and 1 retake, any retakes needed thereafter are the responsibility of the candidate.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
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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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