Dental Assistant Intermediate (Part Time)

Summary

The .8 FTE Dental Assistant will assist in pediatric dental chairside procedures using 4-handed dentistry, take dental and oral maxilla medical images, take vitals, room patients and other patient care tasks as needed under the direction of a dentist, physician or licensed health care provider.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• assist in pediatric dental chairside procedures using 4-handed dentistry
• take dental and oral maxilla medical images
• room patients, take vitals, update the medical record and other patient care tasks as needed.
• process contaminated instruments, set up and tear down procedures
• obtain verbal consents as needed
• understand the complexities of working with medically and physically compromised pediatric population
• coordinate and monitor dental/medical inventory, medications, instruments, and supplies.
• thoroughly disinfect all work areas and stations according to policies.
• assure compliance in all work areas
• maintain online education and annual competencies.
• manage compliant cleaning of water lines according to manufacturers written process.
• collaborate with team to ensure effective workflow of operations.
• promote and facilitate positive communication with the entire health care team
• maintaining Dental Assistant competencies and responsibilities
• Partners with other members of the inter-professional team to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Supports routine clinic care functions, including patient intake, discharge, and care follow up.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties, as requested.
• Participates in regulatory readiness activities and quality improvement projects, as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• Dental imaging certification required.
• Requires a certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1-3 years experience in a clinic and/or hospital dental setting
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• Ability to take vital signs
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively and take direction from multiple sources
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, medical/dental staff, and other inter-professional partners
• Strong organizational and people skills
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation
• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients
• The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or functions.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, day shift with variable start times.

Work Locations

CW Mott Children?s Hospital, Pediatric Neuro/Oral/Plastics Clinic.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Dental Imaging Certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Required)

Work Location: In person