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| Posting Number | 201103443 |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Dental Assistant – Faculty Practice |
| State | WI |
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Position Status | Regular |
| If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) | |
| Position Type | Staff |
| Position Overview |
This position provides assistance to dentists and patients and provides instruction to patients in accordance with the standards of the care in Dentistry. |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
Provide clinical dental assistance to dentists before, during and after treatment of patients including dental emergencies. Assist faculty with compliance to record keeping protocols related to the treatment of patients. Maintain and monitor accepted practices and care of dental equipment, instruments and supplies per MUSOD standards and regulatory group requirements. Distribute, assist and monitor instrument and equipment management and case cart system. Coordinate the repair and maintenance of dental equipment. Provide clerical functions of a dental office including answering phones, scheduling appointments and handling patient records and other computer related duties. Attend in-service programs, group and dental assistant meetings and other various committee meetings as required. Perform any and all related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
High School education plus one year dental assistant experience required including knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy; regulator agency requirements; 4-handed dentistry; instrumentation; impression materials and cements; x-ray technology and procedures; sterilization procedures; patient management techniques; and Health-Care Provider CPR. Also requires dexterity, ability to tolerate long periods of bending, standing and walking, strong verbal and written communication skills as well as basic computer skills, excellent customer service and listening skills, discretion, flexibility, ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population; and the ability to work independently with little supervision and constant interruptions in an environment that can be stressful. Previous experience working in an academic setting and knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures helpful. |
| Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of dental assisting experience. |
| Department | Dental School |
| Posting Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Closing Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| EOE Statement |
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. |
