University of Iowa

Dental Assistant - Prosthodontics

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is looking for a full time Dental Assistant to join us as a key member of our team in Prosthodontics to work alongside dental students, graduate students, and faculty. Looking for something different? We offer the unique opportunity to work in a teaching environment, where each day will bring new challenges. Interact with patients, assist with the management of patients, train dental students in operation of the clinic, develop radiographs and chairside dental assisting. For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Duties

  • Chairside assisting, prosthodontics.
  • Make radiographs.
  • Assist in lab duties, make alginate impressions, custom trays, record bases, and bleaching trays.
  • Set up clinical trays for faculty and residents.
  • Instruct residents on material use.
  • Explain clinical operation policies and procedures to students, grads, and faculty.
  • Inventory control.
  • Maintain asepsis control.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Dental Assistant – GC25 (Merit)

College of Dentistry – Prosthodontics

Dental Science Building (Iowa City, IA)

Salary: $44,560.96 (Pay Grade: 08)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm – May require occasional overtime.

An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

  • Successful completion of an CODA accredited dental assistance program or one year full time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
  • Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. (QDA)
  • Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography. (QDA)
  • No additional work experience beyond the requirements for this position.
  • May require Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2) based on specific needs assigned by provider.


Desirable Qualifications

  • Prosthodontic experience.
  • Surgical Implant Experience.
  • Experience with Elderly and Medically Compromised Patients.
  • Computer experience with dental office software.
  • Experience with 3D printing
  • Expanded function (EF-1)


In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Job opening are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Dental Assistant
  • Appointment Type: Merit
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus


Compensation

  • Pay Level: 8
  • Starting Salary Minimum: 44,560.96


Contact Information

  • Organization: College of Dentistry
  • Contact Name: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu
  • Contact Email: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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