Dental Assistant Intermediate

Orthodontics: Assist in a wide variety of chairside procedures in graduate orthodontic clinic on Wednesdays and in the craniofacial clinic on Fridays. Assist and provide guidance to the graduate residents and faculty with orthodontic procedures. Prepare and position patients for treatment to facilitate treatment. Set up prior to treatment and anticipate provider's needs for each procedure during treatment. Take digital radiographs, according to standard procedures or specific instructions. Maintain cubicle stock of dental supplies along with dental suction lines and traps. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers. Report equipment repair and maintenance needs. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

Pediatric Dentistry: Assist in a wide variety of chairside procedures using the principles of four handed dentistry in the graduate and undergraduate pediatric dentistry clinic (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays). Work with residents, dental students and faculty assisting with patient sedation and pediatric dental procedures. Assist and provide guidance to the providers with oral examinations, charting and operative procedures. Receive and prepare patients for dental treatment. Stock and maintain cubicles, prepare instruments for sterilization. Prepare instruments and materials for use by the dental students. Enter patient data into the computer system. Expose and process dental xrays including panoramic films. Assist in the training of dental students. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines. Perform additional clinic duties as assigned.

At least 2 years dental experience. Knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures. Must be CPR certified. Must hold a Radiography Certification (xray). Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, faculty, residents and staff at all times. Possess current knowledge of infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Excellent communication skills and attendance record. Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail. Willingness to work as a team player for the delivery of excellent patient care.

Experience working within a dental health care setting. Knowledge of orthodontic dental procedures. Experience with School of Dentistry policies and MiDent software. Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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