Dental Assistant - School of Dentistry

About the Job

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is hiring for a number of different Dental Assistant positions throughout our clinics. These positions are vital to providing exceptional care to our patients and play a key role in supporting the education of our students. This is a general posting for Dental Assistants in the School of Dentistry. Upon receiving your application, our team will reach out to discuss our current needs and your interest in our available specialties.

Specialties may include but are not limited to:
Periodontology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Comprehensive Care, Pediatrics, Orthodontics, Implant, and more.

Days/hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday (hours may vary depending on specialty)

Healthcare position. Bargaining unit consideration begins on 3/14/2025 and ends on 3/21/2025. This posting will be used to hire up to 10 Dental Assistants.

• Provide chairside assistance to undergraduate students, residents, and faculty while supporting clinical services to School of Dentistry patients
• Assist with patient consultation appointments, including setup and cleanup
• Take digital radiographs as prescribed by the dentist
• Chart in Electronic Health Record
• Sterilize instruments
• Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance, instrument setup, and cleaning of operatories and assigned clinical areas
• Order and maintain adequate stock of dental supplies needed in the clinical and lab areas
• Demonstrates knowledge of Emergency procedures and protocols including use of Emergency equipment
• Adherence to infection control protocols of the School of Dentistry
• Assist with the instruction to dental assistant externs and others as needed.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Reaching, bending, lifting and similar movements
• Other duties as assigned

Required (All required qualifications must be documented on application materials):

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program
• Current State of Minnesota Dental Assistant License (New Graduate/Trainee option below)
• Certified as a Dental Assistant (DANB) (Trainee option below)
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and materials
• Regular and reliable attendance

New Graduate/Trainee option:

New graduates who are offered a Dental Assistant position at the School of Dentistry are hired with the expectation that State of Minnesota Licensure is obtained within 4 months of hire. State of Minnesota Licensure requires Minnesota Jurisprudence Exam, Dental Assistant Licensure Exam and Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam to apply for licensure.

Licensed Dental Assistants without DANB certification are encouraged to apply with expectation that DANB certification is obtained within 3 months of hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Chairside experience in relevant specialty.
• Experience in an academic institution or in training or teaching others such as Dental Assistant externs/interns, DDS, DH and DT students
• Broad experience with knowledge of procedures and dental materials in all areas of Dentistry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work well in a team setting and with learner providers
• Must be able to multi-task and adapt to changing work environment and work responsibilities
• Successful experience providing dental care to a diverse patient base
• Familiarity with computers, computer software, and electronic patient records

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region.

We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay Range: $27.02-$34.33; depending on…