Job Description

Mission Statement
MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.

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?
The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our College can be found on our college website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions.
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Work-Life Programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services
Responsibilities*
Assist in a wide variety of chairside procedures using four-handed dentistry in our graduate and predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry clinics. Assist and provide guidance to the providers with oral examinations and operative procedures. Work with and assist dental students, graduate residents and faculty, including assisting the dental residents with patient sedation and complex pediatric dental procedures. Prepare and position patients for treatment to facilitate four-handed dentistry. Set up prior to treatment and anticipate provider's needs for each procedure during treatment. Obtain patient vitals prior to sedation cases. Assist with oral sedations and behavior management of patient requiring special treatment care. Take digital radiographs, according to standard procedures or specific instructions. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers.

Work with pediatric residents and faculty in the operating room (OR) at Michigan Medicine /Hospital one day per week to provide dental care using four-handed dentistry. Submit requests for orders/purchases and stock all dental supplies for OR.

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. Assist in the training of dental students. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

Required Qualifications*
A certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program. Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). 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. Excellent attendance record. Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications*
At least two years dental assisting experience and experience with patients with special healthcare needs or medical complexity. Knowledge of pediatric dental procedures. Experience with School of Dentistry policies and MiDent software.

Work Schedule
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4:30

Work Locations
This position is for the School of Dentistry located at 1011 N University.

Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.