Job Description

Days/hours:
7:45 AM â“ 4:30 PM, Monday â“ Friday

Position Description:
This position is vital to giving exceptional care to our patients and participating in a learning institution. The Division of Endodontics carries out the teaching, research, service and outreach missions of the School of Dentistry and the University of Minnesota as they relate to the dental specialty of Endodontics. This position will serve patients in Endodontics as well as in a variety of clinical areas within the School of Dentistry as assigned.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide chairside assistance to undergraduate students, residents, and faculty while supporting clinical services to School of Dentistry patients.
• Provide chairside assistance with endodontic surgeries including maintenance of surgical instruments and kits.  
• Assist with patient consultation appointments.  Setup, cleanup and digital radiography.
• Prepare and maintain operatories and instrument set ups for Endodontic Clinic areas.
• Daily, weekly, monthly cleaning and maintenance of the Endodontic Clinic areas.
• Order and maintain adequate stock of dental supplies needed in the clinical and lab areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Emergency procedures and protocols including use of Emergency equipment.
• Assist with the instruction to dental assistant externs and others as needed.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Reaching, bending, lifting and similar movements.
• This position may serve in a variety of clinical areas within the School of Dentistry as directed by Clinic Supervisor.

Requirements (All required qualifications must be documented on application materials):

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program
• Current State of Minnesota Dental Assistant License  *New Graduate/Trainee option below
• Certified as a Dental Assistant (DANB)   *Trainee option below
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations

Preferred qualifications:

• Chairside experience in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics or Implant Dentistry.
• Experience in an academic institution or in training or teaching others such as Dental Assistant externs/interns, DDS, DH and DT students
• Broad experience with knowledge of procedures and dental materials in all areas of Dentistry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work well in a team setting and with learner providers
• Must be able to multi task and adapt to changing work environment and work responsibilities
• Successful experience providing dental care to a diverse patient base
• Familiarity with computers, computer software, and electronic patient records

* New Graduate/Trainee option:

New graduates who are offered a Dental Assistant position at the School of Dentistry are hired with the expectation of State of Minnesota Licensure** is obtained within 4 months of hire.  

** State of Minnesota Licensure requires Minnesota Jurisprudence Exam, Dental Assistant Licensure Exam and Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam to apply for licensure.

Licensed Dental Assistants without DANB certification are encouraged to apply with expectation that DANB certification is obtained within 3 months of hire.

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