What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant, Comprehensive Care position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
- Assists with patient care including setting up instruments, supplies, and materials for necessary procedures
- Sits chair-side to pass instruments and supports direct patient care as indicated by procedure
- Complies with infection control procedures by stripping, disinfecting, and bagging unit after patient care provided
- Enters findings and procedure information in patient chart as directed by faculty and students and reviews entries to ensure accuracy
- Requests instruments and supplies from other departments as directed by coordinator
- Inventories and restocks supplies (all) and instruments
Qualifications
This position is posted at the Foundational Career Level but may be filled at the Intermediate 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.
Foundational Requirements :
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
SKILLS
Required
Intermediate Requirements :
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
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.
Work Location
Indiana University Indianapolis campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is roughly $17 - 18.50 per hour based on internal equity and experience
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Foundational
FLSA : Nonexempt
Job Function : Health Services
Job Family : Dentistry
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Posting Disclaimer
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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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Salary : $17 - $19
