Dental Assistant
Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Overview
The Indiana University (IU) 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.
Mission of the Department of Endodontics
The mission is to provide education and conduct research in the biology of the dental pulp and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular tissues.
Responsibilities
Provide chair side assistance to dentists by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients’ mouths during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.
Assist in the administration of local anesthetic agents.
Take patients' blood pressure and maintain their vital statistics.
Provide preoperative care to patients, preparing them for surgery by positioning them comfortably, applying topical anesthetics, and providing post-operative care and instructions.
Instruct graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs, and cone beam scans.
Confirm that instruments are sterilized, working properly, and organized for procedures and/or surgery.
Ensure that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and that areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
Assist the front office in scheduling follow-up visits.
Career Levels & Requirements
Education & Experience (Intermediate)
Required: High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED).
Required: 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting.
Licenses & Certificates (Intermediate)
Required: Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire.
Preferred: Dental Assistant Certification upon date of hire.
Education & Experience (Foundational)
Required: Completion of a dental assisting training program or 6 months of dental assisting experience.
Licenses & Certificates (Foundational)
Required: Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire.
Skills
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
Demonstrates 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 the area of specialty.
Physical Requirements
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. The applicant must be able to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and discern between various objects and devices to position patients. Essential functions can be performed with or without an accommodation.
Compensation
$18.00 - $19.50 per hour based on experience.
Benefits
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 & 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).
Equal Opportunity & ADA
Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for contact information.
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The Indiana University (IU) 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.
Mission of the Department of Endodontics
The mission is to provide education and conduct research in the biology of the dental pulp and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular tissues.
Responsibilities
Provide chair side assistance to dentists by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients’ mouths during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.
Assist in the administration of local anesthetic agents.
Take patients' blood pressure and maintain their vital statistics.
Provide preoperative care to patients, preparing them for surgery by positioning them comfortably, applying topical anesthetics, and providing post-operative care and instructions.
Instruct graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs, and cone beam scans.
Confirm that instruments are sterilized, working properly, and organized for procedures and/or surgery.
Ensure that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and that areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
Assist the front office in scheduling follow-up visits.
Career Levels & Requirements
Education & Experience (Intermediate)
Required: High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED).
Required: 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting.
Licenses & Certificates (Intermediate)
Required: Indiana X-Ray License upon date of hire.
Preferred: Dental Assistant Certification upon date of hire.
Education & Experience (Foundational)
Required: Completion of a dental assisting training program or 6 months of dental assisting experience.
Licenses & Certificates (Foundational)
Required: Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire.
Skills
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
Demonstrates 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 the area of specialty.
Physical Requirements
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. The applicant must be able to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and discern between various objects and devices to position patients. Essential functions can be performed with or without an accommodation.
Compensation
$18.00 - $19.50 per hour based on experience.
Benefits
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 & 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).
Equal Opportunity & ADA
Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for contact information.
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