Dental Assistant

Apply for Job Job ID 371207

Location Twin Cities

Job Family LR-Health Care NonProfessional

Full / Part Time Full-Time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Code 5039

Employee Class AFSCME Unit 4 - Health Care

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About the Job

Position Summary :

The Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) performs patient procedures requiring both interpersonal and technical clinical skills to provide high quality care to patients. The LDA is also responsible for making sure that the dentist and / or hygienist have the information and the equipment they need, so that the exam or procedure can go smoothly and efficiently.

Core Responsibilities :

• Assisting the dental director and dental clinic staff in all clinical procedures including :
• Chairside assistance to patients.
• Laboratory procedures.
• Taking digital radiographs.
• Making impressions and dental study models.
• Preparing and caring for the patient including :
• Ensuring operatories are ready prior to appointments.
• Sterilizing dental equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Readies patients.
• Aids in referral documentation to dental / medical specialists, as directed.
• Teamwork including :
• Onboarding new employees.
• Providing training and coaching.
• Participating in continuing education.
• Promotes collaboration, mutual respect, safety,cooperation, prioritizes team success.
• Sets up and closes down the clinic.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with the job classification and Boynton Health employee expectations.
• Safety and Supplies including :
• Maintaining equipment, supplies, and cleanliness of clinic areas.
• Replenishing operatories and mobile cabinets.
• Assisting with supply orders, stocking, and inventory processes.
• Overseeing compliance in areas such as OSHA, radiation safety, or infection control, etc., as needed.
• Performs all duties in compliance with standards, rules, regulations, Boynton Health policies, procedures and clinic workflows established by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

The core responsibilities may not include all possible duties or functions that a Licensed Dental Assistant may be assigned to perform however they will be consistent with the job classification (job code 5039).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Example of Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About the Department

About Boynton Health

Boynton.umn.edu

Boynton Health serves the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, providing comprehensive health care with a public health approach to campus well-being.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care for you in a culture that supports equity, inclusion and respect. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of University of Minnesota students and the campus community. Our vision is to be the healthiest campus in the nation.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $28.24-$35.31 hourly; depending on education / qualifications / experience

Time Appointment : 100% Appointment

Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Days and Hours of Work : Monday-Friday7 : 30 A.M. - 4 : 30 P.M (up to 40 hours per week)

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U :

Employment Requirements

The Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) performs patient procedures requiring both interpersonal and technical clinical skills to provide high quality care to patients. . The LDA is also responsible for making sure that the dentist and / or hygienist have the information and the equipment they need, so that the exam or procedure can go smoothly and efficiently.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.