Job Description

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Clinical Operations: Assistant with patient management in PAES by seating and preparing patients for treatment promptly to keep on schedule, assisting with patient concerns, escorting patients to various locations throughout the school, and using the EHR for various patient-related activities and documentation. Prepare instruments, materials, & work surfaces for use by students, residents, and faculty. Assist students, residents, and Faculty/staff dentist chair-side when needed, including obtaining and processing radiographs. Follow current Infection control standards pertaining to OSHA guidelines and HIPPA and assist with infection control monitoring of faculty, students, and residents along with quality assurance processes in the clinic. Oversee compliance with OSHA standards, calibration of instruments, infection control compliance, clinical record keeping and necessary forms.

Clerical Operations: May assist in developing and revising training procedures and assisting in training dental students and maintain clinic policies and procedures for patient care. Schedule patient appointments.

Inventory and Equipment Management: Support the PAES operationally by cleaning, disinfecting, preparing, and  arranging work surfaces, instrument storage cabinets, sinks, water bottles, and dispensing areas; prepare and maintain dental instruments, including assembly and packaging for sterilization, package clinic supplies for distribution; maintain an inventory of supplies in the work area; an order office/dental supplies, instruments and equipment; perform routine preventative maintenance on dental units, chairs, and operatory lights; oversee equipment function and report dental equipment repair and maintenance/replacement needs. Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0 - 2 years of Dental experience; Reasonable knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Radiography certification
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
• Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques

Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program
Some knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments, and dental equipment.
Some dental assisting experience working within a dental health care setting
Familiarity with Axium dental record systems.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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