Dental Assistant

General Statement of Responsibilities:

This position has primary responsibility for assisting staff of the Boynton Health Dental Clinic.

Detailed Job Responsibilities:

• Provides chairside and removed assistance to licensed dental staff in any service rendered to patients.
• Assists with chairside procedures.
• Assist with laboratory procedures.
• Takes and develops intra and extra-oral radiographs.
• Assists Clinic Supervisor and other dental staff in assigned clinical areas in all clinical procedures.
• May assist in training of Dental Assistants.
• Prepares operatories prior to patient appointments.
• Readies patients.
• Maintains equipment and cleanliness of clinic.
• Replenishes the operatories and mobile cabinets on a schedule basis.
• Sets up and shuts down clinic on a scheduled basis.
• Assumes responsibility for understanding Boynton Health Clinical Emergency Procedures
• Has current CPR training.
• Has required advanced training for oral surgery assisting
• Completes special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Promote a safe, equitable, and respectful environment in which concerns can be addressed effectively.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant course, including current certification and registration as a dental assistant
• Current Minnesota Dental Assistant License
• Should have some computer knowledge, keyboard skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture that respects and advances diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience working in a dental office
• Dentrix dental software and digital imagery experience preferred
• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

About Boynton Health, Dental Clinic

Boynton.umn.edu

Boynton Health serves the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, providing comprehensive health care with a public health approach to campus well-being.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care for you in a culture that supports equity, inclusion and respect. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of University of Minnesota students and the campus community. Our vision is to be the healthiest campus in the nation.

Pay Range: $30.39- $33.79 hourly; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Days and Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.