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Dental Assistant - Operative (50%-60%)
Location:
Iowa City, IA
Description:
Assist and work with dentists, residents and dental hygienists. Interacting with patients, assisting with the management of patients, training resident students in operation of the clinic, developing radiographs and chairside dental assisting. For a full job description, please send an e-mail to XXXX@iowa.uiowa.edu.* Prepares dental operatory area for patient treatment, using prescribed infection control procedures. Keeps patient delivery and waiting areas picked up and neat. Cleans, disinfects and completes closing procedures for dental operatories at end of the clinic day.* Organizes patient delivery pre-set trays with appropriate instruments, sets out prescribed materials and armamentarium for scheduled procedures. Manipulates dental materials following prescribed directions.* Sorts, prepares and disinfects instruments following the directives of the Faculty General Practice Clinic and the Patient Admissions Clinic.* Orders, organizes and stocks supplies in cabinets in designated areas according to criteria established for the Faculty General Practice Clinic and the Patient Admissions Clinic.* Greets, seats, places napkin and headrest, prepares patient for treatment; dismisses patient. Updates pertinent patient information. Takes and records blood pressure readings. Records in the electronic patient record the examination findings verbalized by operator.* Exposes, processes and mounts radiographs of patients.* Loads cartridge and needle for practitioner's administration of local anesthetic. Picks up, passes and receives appropriate instruments for procedure being done. Correctly utilizes intra-oral suction and air/water.* Anticipates, recognizes and provides emotional support and reassurance to patients. Communicates verbally and nonverbally with staff, faculty, students and patients in a positive and constructive way. * Exhibits an understanding of the philosophy of the program consistent with appropriate performance.* Enters completed charges and appointment requests into the electronic patient health record (axiUm).* Cleans and organizes operatories for regional board exams.* Other duties as assigned.50%-60% Dental Assistant - GC25 (Merit)College of Dentistry - Operative DentistrySalary: $22,110.40 - $26,532.48Schedule: TBD - Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - May require occasional overtime.An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications.MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:1. Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or one-year full time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry. 2. Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA)3. Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography (QDA)4. No additional work experience beyond the requirements for this position 5. May require Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2) based on specific needs assigned by provider. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met by time of hire. Desirable Qualifications:* Experience working with a general dentist.* Ability to communicate effectively with others.* Experience working with electronic health record.* Experience working with graduate students.In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume (and mark as "Relevant File") to their submission. Job opening are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact XXXX@iowa.uiowa.edu.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.Additional Information * Classification Title: Dental Assistant * Appointment Type: Merit * Schedule: Part-time * Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation * Pay Level: 08 * Starting Salary Minimum: 22110.40 Contact Information * Organization: College of Dentistry * Contact Name: XXXX@iowa.uiowa.edu * Contact Email: XXXX@iowa.uiowa.eduThe University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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November 8 2023 on Broadbean
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