Chairside Dental Assistant - University of Detroit Mercy - Detroit, MI

Description: Job ID SF9971-0618-1892 Position Classification FT Staff Non Union Position Summary Assure all needs are met relating to the provision of patient care in the Faculty Practice clinic. Assist doctors with set up and rendering of various treatment procedures. Provide patients with quality care and treatment in a manner that is comfortable for the patient. Manage equipment and inventory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform dental assisting duties as they relate to each specific clinical procedure as needed. This includes chair-side assisting, following infection control procedures. Set up and breakdown of operatory. Perform light housekeeping and maintaining operatory cleanliness. To develop, oversee and maintain an efficient control log for routine maintenance such as: suction lines, suction traps, suction filters, oxygen tanks, water bottles and filters, and ultrasonic tank. Ensure that all materials and supplies are readily available and stocked at all times. Maintain order lists for instruments, materials, supplies regularly. Maintenance of all instruments and equipment. Maintain clinic laboratory, including organization and management of lab cases. Assist front desk as needed. Expose, process and mount digital radiographs. Perio charting and documenting as necessary using the electronic health record. Educating patients, maintaining records and performing other related duties as assigned or requested. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Education – A high school diploma or GED. Employment – Up to six months (Equivalent combination of education and employment). Preferred Qualifications Competent assisting in complex dental procedures utilizing four-handed technique. Competent computer skills using a PC and EHR. Glucometer trained is a bonus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Current knowledge of dental terminology, dental instruments and materials. Physical Requirements Job requires repetitively lifting light weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Work Environment Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings. Licenses/Certifications State of Michigan Radiology Certification or comparable. BLS Certificate Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Weekly Schedule: 40 hours total, varied hours Monday through Friday. Additional Information Must be dependable, flexible, and open to changes in this unpredictable environment as well as have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to manage responsibilities in a busy environment. Qualified individual will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a diverse team environment. Employee Benefits At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: Medical - o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Dental - o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM Vision - o Exams and lenses every 12 months Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered. Employee Assistance Program - o Provided to everyone in your household. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. Life and AD&D - o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars. Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. Retirement Plan - o UDM provides matches up to 8% Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

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