Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis - IUPUI
Application
Details
Posted: 04-Jan-22
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 298223
Department
DENTISTRY-ENDODONTICS (IN-DSEN-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.
Job Summary
Under supervision, provides chair-side assistance to dental students, faculty, and/or licensed dental staff. This includes assisting with chair-side, laboratory, and x-ray procedures.
Instructs dental students and other dental assistants on various dental assisting tasks.
Assists with patient care including setting up instruments, supplies, and materials for necessary procedures.
Sits chair-side to pass instruments and supports direct patient care as indicated by procedure.
Complies with infection control procedures by stripping, disinfecting, and bagging unit after patient care provided.
Enters findings and procedure information in patient chart as directed by faculty and students and reviews entries to ensure accuracy.
Requests instruments and supplies from other departments as directed by coordinator.
Inventories and restocks supplies (all) and instruments.
Qualifications
This position is posted at the Foundational Career Level but may be filled at the Intermediate Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities presented here may differ if filled at the higher rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.
Foundational Requirements:
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or GED
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Completion of an accredited dental assisting training program OR
6 months of dental assisting experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Radiology License upon date of hire
SKILLS
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Demonstrated customer service skills
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
Intermediate Requirements
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or GED
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire
Preferred
Dental Assistant Certification upon date of hire
SKILLS
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 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
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
We're located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana in close proximity to the IU School of Medicine, the IU School of Nursing, the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, several major hospitals, and the Roudebush VA Medical Center.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
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.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page .
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 .
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About Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis - IUPUI
Founded in 1820, Indiana University is the state’s public university system, comprised of two core campuses—IU-Bloomington and IUPUI—and six regional campuses located throughout the state. Combined, the total student population is more than 114,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. IU is one of the largest employers in the state, with over 20,000 faculty and staff. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. Diversity and inclusion remains a core commitment to IU’s mission to cultivate an educational environment that supports equal access, participation and representation on all of its campuses and that provides educational and career opportunities for all.
