Dental Assistant - Clinic Administration

Overview

Come join our team at the College of Dentistry’s Clinic Administration department as a Dental Assistant
! In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with faculty dentists, dental students, and hygienists in a fast-paced, educational clinical setting. You’ll be an essential part of delivering high-quality dental care!

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisition swa.edu.

• Prepares, cleans, and disinfects operatories and instruments per infection control protocols.
• Sets up trays and materials for dental procedures; assists during treatment.
• Takes x-rays, impressions, and performs basic lab work (models, trays, and temps).
• Manages supplies and maintains stocked, organized clinical areas.
• Prepares and supports patients, records vitals and treatment notes.
• Enters data and updates records in electronic health system (axiUm).
• Maintains professionalism, communication, and patient confidentiality.
• And more.

• Dental Assistant – GC25 (Merit)
• College of Dentistry – Clinic Administration
• Salary: $46,604.16
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 4:45pm. May require occasional overtime.
• An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications.

• Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistant program or one year full-time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
• Current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA).
• Current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography (QDA).

• Experience working with a general dentist.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with electronic health records.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to the submission. A Cover Letter is recommended, and 3 Names of Professional References may be requested at a later date. Position not eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Growth opportunities include advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Dental Assistant
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Pay Level: 08
• Starting Salary Minimum: 46604.16

• Organization:
  College of Dentistry
• Contact Name: COD-Requisition swa.edu
• Contact Email: COD-Requisition swa.edu