Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities*

Assist Dentist in Dental Faculty Clinic-Chairside assisting using four-handed dentistry in the Dental Faculty Associates Clinic. Seat, prepare and position patients for treatment to facilitate four-handed dentistry. Set up prior to treatment and anticipate faculty dentist's needs for each procedure during treatment.

Take impressions, pour and trim dental casts, fabricate custom impression trays. - Scan patient with intraoral scanner -Take digital radiographs, including CBCT, according to standard procedures or specific instructions. -Use an electronic health record for clinical activities. Assist with patient management during treatment, minimizing patient discomfort and anxiety. -Render medical assistance in emergencies. -Coordinate the proper maintenance and set-up of dental equipment and operatory. Prepare and maintain dental instruments, including assembly, and sterilization. -Order, stock and organize operatory supplies. -Coordinate laboratory cases for faculty. -Overtime as required for completion of patient care with little or no notice. -Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA guidelines and HIPAA. -Maintenance of CEREC equipment 

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Must be CPR and x-ray certified (State of Michigan) and have previous dental assisting experience in a progressive general dentistry practice. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent ability to multi-task. Excellent attendance record. Excellent attendance record

Desired Qualifications*

Associate degree in Dental Assisting. Knowledge of the University of Michigan policies and procedures, particularly at the School of Dentistry; Experience with MiDent computer software and M-Pathways. Experience with CEREC systems.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Hours for the position will be Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 with some flexibility required.

Work Locations

This position is for the School of Dentistry located at 1011 N University.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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