Dental Assistant Associate
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Job posting number: #7261192
Posted: July 8, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Mission StatementMDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.
MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. -Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective date of hire
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Tuition Support Program
Responsibilities*
Primary Duties:
Stocking barriers, cubicles, and maintaining gown bags and hangers. Clean, stock and organize the laboratory. Direct the undergraduate students on how to use the lab equipment and what materials we have available for them. Order stock, specialty supplies and organize operatory supplies.
Provide assistance to undergraduate by teaching them proper PPE, cubicle disinfectant procedures, barrier placement, assisting technique, along with material and equipment identification and proper usage instructions.
Assist with maintaining the clinic by cleaning and flushing the HVE/SVE lines, changing the traps, flushing the DI water system, shocking the water lines and quarterly deep cleaning.
Additional Duties as assigned:
Provide support to Guest Services Unit with greeting, guiding and screening those entering the building.
Provide support to the Dispensing Unit by retrieving dental instruments and equipment utilizing a tracking system. Inspect instrument/equipment packages for completeness upon return.
Assist with infection control monitoring of faculty, students, and staff along with quality assurance processes in clinic. Teaching students proper PPE practices, infection control, assisting techniques and material/equipment identification
Required Qualifications*
High School Diploma or GED.
0 – 2 years of Dental experience; Reasonable knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
Radiography certification
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
Knowledge of HIPPA, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques
Desired Qualifications*
Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program
Some knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments, and dental equipment.
Familiarity with Axium dental record systems.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Work Locations
This position is onsite, located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.