Orthodontics Dental Assistant

Department

DENTISTRY-ORTHO and ORAL FACIAL (IN-DSOF-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

The mission of the Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics at the Indiana University School of Dentistry is to train ethical and competent orthodontists to treat malocclusion effectively, contribute significantly to the health of their community, meet their social and professional responsibilities and incorporate sound scientific and business principles in their practice.

Job Summary

Provides chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients mouth during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.
Assists in administration of local anesthetic agent.
Takes patients' blood pressure and maintains patients' vital statistics.
Provides preoperative care to patients, prepares patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provides post-operative care and instructions to patients.
Instructs graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs and cone beam scans.
Confirms that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organizes them for procedures and/or surgery.
Ensures that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
Assists front office in scheduling follow up visits.

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Intermediate Career Level but may be filled at the Foundational 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.

Intermediate Requirements:

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire

Preferred

Dental Assistant Certification upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Demonstrated 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
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Foundational Requirements:

EDUCATION

Required

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

Completion of dental assisting training program OR
6 months of dental assisting experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire

SKILLS

Required

Possesses strong technical aptitude
Demonstrated customer service skills
Strong verbal communication and listening 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 School of Dentistry

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$18.50 per hour if hired at the foundational level

$19.50 per hour if hired at the intermediate level

Work Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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 and 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: Intermediate

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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Preoperative patient preparation • Dental office • Surgery • Paid parental leave • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • Preparing dental treatment areas • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • AD&D insurance • Paid holidays • Genetics & Genomics • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Full-time • Disability insurance • Mid-level • Blood pressure monitoring • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • University • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Perioperative Care • Dental equipment • Medical equipment cleaning • Surgical suction device handling • Employee assistance program • Patient interaction • Technical skills instruction • Monday to Friday • Dental Assisting • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Communication skills • Technical Proficiency • Radiology Certification • Post-operative care • Life insurance • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Local anesthesia • Retirement plan • Under 1 year