Dental Assistant - School of Dentistry

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.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• 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 education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

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

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 have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a 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.

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.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).