What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant, Faculty Practice position at Indiana University Bloomington?

Job Summary

Takes impressions and bite registrations
Takes, develops and mounts x-rays
Instructs students on taking x-rays
Fits preliminary crowns for adjustments, creates custom temporary restorations and places temporary restorative material in teeth
Makes and fabricates temporary crown and adjusts and cements
Places and removes matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations
Places resin and amalgam restorations
Finishes and polishes restorations and adjusts patient bite
Performs expanded dental assistant functions and demonstrates correct procedures to students
Sits chair side to pass instruments and supports direct patient care as indicated by procedure
Confirms that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and / or surgery

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years of dental assisting experience AND Completion of an accredited dental assisting training program

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire

Dental Assistant Certification if working in a dental assisting specialty 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

Demonstrates 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.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

20.50 to $23 per hour based on experience

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Mastery

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 : $21 - $23

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