Indiana University
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Dental Assistant)
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Department
DENTISTRY-FACULTY PRACTICE (IA-DSFP-IUINA)
Department Information
The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since1879,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
Takes impressions and bite registrationsTakes, develops, and mounts x-rays. Instruct students on taking x-raysFits preliminary crowns for adjustments, create custom temporary restorations and place temporary restorative material in teethMakes and fabricates temporary crown and adjust and cementPlaces and removes matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorationsPlaces resin and amalgam restorations. Finish and polish restorations and adjust patient bitePerforms expanded dental assistant functions and demonstrate correct procedures to studentsSits chair side to pass instruments and support direct patient care as indicated by procedureConfirms that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and/or surgeryQualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)WORK EXPERIENCE
RequiredCompletion of an accredited dental assisting training program
AND
1 year of expanded dental assisting experience or assisting in a dental specialty;
OR2 years of dental assisting experience
AND
Completion of an accredited dental assisting training program
AND
1 year of expanded dental assisting experience or assisting in a dental specialtyLICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
RequiredIndiana X-Ray License upon date of hireExpanded Functions Dental Assisting License if working in an expanded dental assisting capacity upon date of hireDental Assistant Certification if working in a dental assisting specialty capacity upon date of hireDAANCE if working in an anesthetic capacity upon date of hireSKILLS
RequiredDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureAbility to work in a safe and efficient mannerDemonstrated customer service skillsPerforms work independently with minimal supervisionPossesses strong technical aptitudeStrong verbal communication and listening skillsArticulate and responsive to colleaguesDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to simultaneously handle multiple prioritiesWorking 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
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$20.63 - $23.00 per hour based on experience
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: DentistryClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
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.
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.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
DENTISTRY-FACULTY PRACTICE (IA-DSFP-IUINA)
Department Information
The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since1879,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
Takes impressions and bite registrationsTakes, develops, and mounts x-rays. Instruct students on taking x-raysFits preliminary crowns for adjustments, create custom temporary restorations and place temporary restorative material in teethMakes and fabricates temporary crown and adjust and cementPlaces and removes matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorationsPlaces resin and amalgam restorations. Finish and polish restorations and adjust patient bitePerforms expanded dental assistant functions and demonstrate correct procedures to studentsSits chair side to pass instruments and support direct patient care as indicated by procedureConfirms that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and/or surgeryQualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)WORK EXPERIENCE
RequiredCompletion of an accredited dental assisting training program
AND
1 year of expanded dental assisting experience or assisting in a dental specialty;
OR2 years of dental assisting experience
AND
Completion of an accredited dental assisting training program
AND
1 year of expanded dental assisting experience or assisting in a dental specialtyLICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
RequiredIndiana X-Ray License upon date of hireExpanded Functions Dental Assisting License if working in an expanded dental assisting capacity upon date of hireDental Assistant Certification if working in a dental assisting specialty capacity upon date of hireDAANCE if working in an anesthetic capacity upon date of hireSKILLS
RequiredDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureAbility to work in a safe and efficient mannerDemonstrated customer service skillsPerforms work independently with minimal supervisionPossesses strong technical aptitudeStrong verbal communication and listening skillsArticulate and responsive to colleaguesDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to simultaneously handle multiple prioritiesWorking 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
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$20.63 - $23.00 per hour based on experience
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: DentistryClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
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.
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.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234